SOUS CHEF - Cathay Pacific Lounge, JFK

Sous Chef – Cathay Pacific Lounge, JFK Airport Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the authentic Chinese food culinary department for the brand new Cathay Pacific Lounge at the JFK Airport. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various Chinese food items, develop daily authentic menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and work with Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: N/A 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 Preferred Qualifications A.S. or equivalent experience Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience with authentic Chinese food cuisine in a must 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 Must be experienced with computers; 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 certified – highly desirable 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 Equal Opportunity 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1529953 #J-18808-Ljbffr Flik Hospitality Group