SOUS CHEF

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $68,000.00 - $73,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A 

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

 

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Sous Chef — United Airlines Lounge Operations | O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Ready to elevate your culinary career at 35,000 feet of hospitality — without ever leaving the ground?

FLIK is looking for a passionate, high-energy Sous Chef to join our exclusive airport luxury lounge team, serving United Airlines travelers at O'Hare. This is fine dining hospitality at the speed of flight — fast-paced, high-volume, and never boring. If you thrive under pressure, love creating wow-worthy cuisine, and want to be part of a culinary team that treats every guest like a first-class passenger, this role is your runway to something bigger. Due to tremendous growth within the lounge operations, we are seeking several talented Sous Chefs to join our team. 

What You'll Be Doing

As Sous Chef, you'll be a key partner to our Executive Chef, helping lead a talented culinary team through the daily rhythm of a bustling lounge kitchen. You'll bring creativity, consistency, and hospitality-first thinking to every dish, every service, every day.

• Supervise, prepare, and execute daily menu items — from concept through garnish — ensuring every plate reflects our commitment to quality and consistency
• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop new menus, plan seasonal offerings, and roll out fresh culinary programs alongside our marketing team
• Assist with cost controls and manage expenditures to keep the operation running smoothly and efficiently
• Produce and execute catering events with precision and flair
• Supervise and mentor hourly culinary associates, building a strong, motivated kitchen team
• Support ordering and inventory processes to keep the kitchen stocked and service seamless

What You Bring

• An A.S. degree or equivalent hands-on culinary experience
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• A knack for high-volume, complex foodservice operations — airport, hotel, or similar fast-paced settings are a big plus
• Catering and institutional/batch cooking experience is a bonus
• Sharp knowledge of food and catering trends, with an eye for quality, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and everyday tech tools
• A genuine enthusiasm for client satisfaction and guest experience
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends — because great hospitality doesn't clock out

Why FLIK?

This is more than a kitchen job — it's a launchpad. You'll work in one of the most dynamic dining environments in the industry, surrounded by a team that values craftsmanship, creativity, and genuine care for the guest experience. If you're an entrepreneurial culinary professional ready to lead, grow, and make your mark, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

Apply today and take your culinary career to new heights with FLIK.

Apply to Flik today!

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Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1554450

Flik Hospitality Group 

Johanna P Heidler 

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