EXECUTIVE CHEF

Flik Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associates Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in Chicago seeks an Executive Chef – Ace Team to lead culinary operations, plan menus, train staff and ensure top quality and compliance across sites. This role involves coordinating scheduling, evenings, weekends and holidays with advance notice, and supporting Flik accounts mainly in Chicagoland with travel up to 25%.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive kitchen leadership, hands-on cooking expertise, strong catering background and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering and high-volume foodservice experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience and knowledge of trends, quality, cost controls and presentation.
• Computer proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus per guidelines.
• Sets recipes, portions, and presentation standards; uses daily worksheets and waste logs.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, safety and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning, maintenance schedules and equipment storage areas.
• Manages inventory to ensure timely availability of products.
• Decides on utilization of leftovers within guidelines.
• Complies with health & safety regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and programs.
• Works as Executive Chef – Ace Team, with up to 25% travel to non-local Flik locations.

Skills

A.S. or equivalent

5+ years senior kitchen management

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Hands-on chef

Food trends & quality focus

Computers & MS Office

Client satisfaction programs

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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

Salary: $88,000 - $90,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through the local health department and third‑party audits
• Follows facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate
• Work as the Executive Chef – Ace Team, supporting Flik accounts mainly in Chicagoland and providing up to 25% travel to non‑local Flik locations. Duties include scheduling, evening, weekend and holiday assignments with advance notice.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands‑on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to 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

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Req ID: 1546061

Flik Hospitality Group

JEANNE M LANE