Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

Job Summary

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for this facility through your leadership. You will assist with developing daily menu items, supervising, preparing, and cooking of various cuisines. You will supervise hourly associates and work with the Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produce and execute catering events
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
• Lead the Culinary team autonomously with the direction of the Executive Chef

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Progressive record of culinary/kitchen management experience
• Catering/Batch Cooking experience
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• 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
• ServSafe and local Food Manager certified - required

Apply to Culinaire today! Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

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.