Sous Chef

Athletics Executive Sous ChefChartwells Higher Ed is seeking an energetic Athletics Executive Sous Chef on the campus of the University of Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen and culinary food service operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-volume and high end dining Culinary professional. This position participates regularly in performing FOH duties for high end client and must always maintain professional appearance. The Chartwells culinary team is to be present for all events in Bright Athletic Dining.Directly responsible for the daily FOH & BOH prep, setup, and operation of the team dining meals requested from all UH sports, teams, dietitians, and coaches. The Athletics Sous Chef will help oversee all athletics dining plus concessions and premium suites for home games! This position also participates in program development with the management team to include menu development, product selection, equipment selection and program enhancements. Training and development of kitchen staff of performing duties and coordinating work of production employees to promote efficiency of operations. The culinary team is responsible for ordering and inventory levels.Key Responsibilities:Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the accountAssists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menusProduces and execute catering eventsRolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary teamPreferred Qualifications:A.S. or equivalent experienceSome progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or trainingCatering experience a plusHigh volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirableInstitutional and batch cooking experiences helpfulComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationMust be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the InternetMust be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activitiesServSafe certified - highly desirableChartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USACompass 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.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates 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. positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: ID: 1569212