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Posted 23 July, 2026

Sous Chef, Campus Dining

SDSU Aztec Shops
San Diego, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

SOUS CHEF

SDSU Aztec Shops is seeking an experienced Sous Chef in San Diego.

Position: Sous Chef - SDSU Restaurants, Catering, and Concessions

Locations: Hiring for multiple Restaurants, Markets, Concessions, and Catering operations at SDSU, including Mesa Fresh, Viejas Arena, Aztec Market, Aztec Nutrition Center, University Towers Kitchen, and SHO Kitchen.

Pay Range: Sous Chef: $27 to $32 per hour

Why Join Aztec Shops? As one of the largest retail and hospitality service providers in San Diego, Aztec Shops. is nearing a century of recognized excellence in service to the San Diego State University community and beyond, including 34,000 enrolled students and more than 400,000 living alumni. Whether it is fulfilling career positions – all of which include generous health, dental, and retirement benefit plans – or seasonal student work, we offer our prospective team members a rewarding portfolio of opportunities.

Leadership Perks:
- Competitive Starting Pay
- Bonus Opportunities
- Medical insurance - 80% employer paid
- Dental insurance - 90% employer paid
- Life insurance - 100% employer paid
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 14 paid holidays
- Career advancement opportunities

Sous Chef Summary: The Sous Chef Manages a staff of lead cooks, cooks, and Food Service Associates. Assumes kitchen responsibilities in absence of Chef de Cuisine. Responsible for all aspects of daily production/preparation of food. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Sous Chef Responsibilities include menu development, all kitchen product ordering, inventory, food production, assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; budgeting, forecasting, planning, computer applications, assigning and directing work, appraising performances; rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

There is no better time than NOW to join our team!

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The ideal candidate will have recent experience Sous Chef.