EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Executive Sous Chef

As the Executive Sous Chef, you will serve as the second-in-command of the culinary operation, partnering closely with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and ensure exceptional food quality, service, and operational performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced culinary professional who can confidently step into the Executive Chef's role when needed, lead a diverse team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll have opportunities to support menu development, client tastings, catering and events, and day-to-day culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the culinary leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, menu execution, and client needs.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, daily production, food quality, and presentation.
• Provide hands-on culinary support across the line, banquets, catering, and special events as business needs require.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop sous chefs and culinary associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Partner with FOH leadership to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Participate in client tastings, catering events, and direct client interactions.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, EHA responsibilities, and daily compliance documentation.
• Prepare and maintain culinary operations for corporate and Flik/Compass audits.
• Conduct ongoing training in culinary skills, food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Monitor food costs, product quality, and proper product utilization.
• Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate creative food concepts and presentation techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, or related field preferred; equivalent culinary education and experience considered.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Strong hands-on experience across multiple kitchen stations and culinary operations.
• Ability to lead confidently, make decisions quickly, and perform effectively in high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of food costs, quality standards, production, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
• Current knowledge of culinary trends and creative food presentation.
• ServSafe, HACCP, or applicable food safety certification preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, extended hours, and high-volume events as needed.

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: 1556007