UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a Sous Chef. The full salary range for the Sous Chef is $53,100 - $89,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $71,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Under the direction of the Culinary Manager or the Assistant Culinary Manager (ACM), the Sous Chef is responsible for providing operational oversight and functional support to the operations production team in the assigned dining facility. The Sous Chef provides support in planning and organizing the day-to-day activities. Provides direction to staff regarding culinary work, customer service and maintenance functions in a retail or residential dining facility. The Sous Chef will assist the Culinary Manager or ACM in coordinating assigned personnel, student staff, procurement, production, product transport, recipe compliance and documentation, food cost controls, and safety and sanitation for the culinary operations. Responsible for the daily supervision of career, limited and student staff. Participates in performance management, initiating disciplinary actions, and resolving complaints. The Sous Chef models excellent leadership skills and creates a welcoming environment for staff, students and customers. Serves as the team leader in the absence of the Culinary Manager and/or ACM, assisting with the assignment of daily tasks, daily operational planning and development of assigned areas.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job ID: 488008050
Originally Posted on: 8/4/2025