SOUS CHEF

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $68000 - $71000 / year

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

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Global Hub. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You will supervise hourly Union associates, and you work with Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account

• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus

• Produces and execute catering events

• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen experience

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen management experience

• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

• Catering experience a plus

• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

• Experience placing purchasing orders and managing food and supply inventories

• Union experience preferred

• Bilingual skills preferred

• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

• Flexible scheduling with some evening and weekend hours required (15-20% of schedule)

• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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.

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: 1569169

Flik Hospitality Group

Kristan McIntosh

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