CHEF, SOUS - Nebraska Athletics - Lincoln NE

Flik Hospitality Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef II to oversee culinary functions and support the overall success of the food program. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory and food preparation while ensuring adherence to client culture, health regulations, and company standards on quality, freshness and presentation.

You will motivate, train, and direct back-of-house staff to meet operational objectives and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at supervisory level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military or health care food service.
• Knowledge of food trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Dept. of Health certification preferred.
• Computer skills and MS Office (incl. Excel).
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Assists with managing cost controls and expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

MS Office

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

Flik Hospitality Group

As a Sous Chef II, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef II also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.


• Assists with planning and creating menus.


• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.


• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead level.


• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.


• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.


• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.


• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.


• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.


• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.


• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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,

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf

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.

Shane Tirpak