COMMISSARY KITCHEN SOUS CHEF

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $75000- $85000 / year

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

The Commissary Kitchen Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing daily food production, maintaining quality standards, managing staff, and ensuring efficient operations in a high-volume centralized production environment.

Food Production & Quality Control

• Supervise daily food preparation and production schedules.
• Ensure recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards are followed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, taste, texture, and appearance.
• Conduct line checks and product inspections throughout production.
• Assist with menu development, recipe testing, and product standardization.

Team Leadership

• Supervise cooks, prep cooks, and production staff.
• Train employees on recipes, equipment operation, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Schedule staff and manage labor costs.
• Delegate production tasks and monitor workflow efficiency.
• Coach and mentor team members to improve performance.

Inventory & Purchasing

• Monitor inventory levels and production needs.
• Assist with ordering food, supplies, and packaging materials.
• Ensure proper product rotation using FIFO methods.
• Minimize waste through accurate forecasting and inventory management.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, local health department regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage practices, and production logs.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and packaging of products.
• Lead corrective actions when food safety concerns arise.

Operational Management

• Assist the Executive Chef or Commissary Chef with daily operations.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report maintenance needs.
• Help manage budgets, labor utilization, and food costs.
• Participate in production planning for catering, retail, and multi-unit operations.

Administrative Duties

• Complete production reports and labor tracking.
• Maintain recipe and production documentation.
• Participate in employee evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding new employees.
• Communicate production updates and operational issues to management.

Key Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in high-volume production or commissary operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with inventory management and production scheduling systems.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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: 1542029