Banquet Sous Chef

Flik Hospitality Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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 (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic Chef to ensure client and customer service satisfaction by providing culinary resources and support. You may manage scheduling, discipline, and hiring, and assist in menu development and ordering.

This role offers opportunities to work with executive culinary leadership and execute high-profile banquet events, with emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of banquet and event culinary experience.
• Customer-focused with a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-volume banquet and catering events.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff during events.
• Ensure food prepared and presented to company standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, portions, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and storage.
• Coordinate with banquet and catering teams for smooth events.
• Help manage staffing and kitchen workflow during events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Banquet and event culinary experience (3–5 years)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As a Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. You may be responsible for managing the departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring. You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary

70,000-75,000/year

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and execution of high-volume banquet and catering events.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff during banquet events.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to company standards.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and proper food storage.
• Coordinate with the banquet and catering teams to ensure smooth event execution.
• Help manage staffing and kitchen workflow during events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Perform other culinary and operational duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• 3–5 years of banquet and event culinary experience.
• Customer-focused, with a friendly and outgoing personality and a genuine interest in providing excellent service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Salesforce.

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.

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Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group

Kristan McIntosh