Sous Chef Ace Team

Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef for FLIK Hospitality's Ace Team, you'll have the opportunity to support a variety of premier corporate dining accounts throughout the New York City Metro and Tri-State region. This is a dynamic role for a culinary leader who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments, and brings a passion for exceptional food, service, and team development.

The Sous Chef supports the overall success of the culinary program and partners with the culinary leadership team to deliver high-quality food and exceptional service. This hands-on role assists with menu planning, food production, ordering, inventory, cost control, and the training and development of back-of-house associates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and the preparation and cooking of high-quality food.
• Support menu planning and development with a focus on creativity, quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, production planning, and food cost controls.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates to ensure consistent execution and high standards.
• Roll out new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across assigned accounts.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens, teams, client expectations, and operating environments.
• Support client satisfaction and a positive guest experience.
• Travel throughout the region and to select non-local accounts as business needs require.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 5 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or other high-volume foodservice environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, safety, presentation, and food cost controls.
• Proven leadership, training, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience creating and managing production sheets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region and support different accounts.

Apply to Flik today!