Campus Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Dining & Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Global Hub seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and oversee a team of hourly union associates. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, driving food quality, presentation, and service excellence in a high-profile campus dining environment.

The role requires supervising and coaching staff, managing procurement and costs, and rolling out new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience highly desirable.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience with institutional, university, or batch cooking a plus.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, presentation, and food cost controls.
• Proven supervisory, leadership, training, and coaching skills.
• Experience working with union culinary or foodservice teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and supervision of hourly union associates.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of high-quality food.
• Develop daily menu items with attention to flavor, quality, presentation, and garnishment.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and new culinary concepts.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and account expenditures.
• Plan and execute catering events while maintaining exceptional food and service standards.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates to promote consistency and professional growth.
• Roll out new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the company’s marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, production, and presentation.
• Support client satisfaction initiatives and respond to the needs of the Northwestern community.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Food production knowledge

Culinary trends

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Global Hub seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and oversee a team of hourly union associates. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, driving food quality, presentation, and service excellence in a high-profile campus dining environment.

The role requires supervising and coaching staff, managing procurement and costs, and rolling out new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and