Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unidine, a leading hospitality food service group and part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Chef to support kitchen operations in College Station, TX. You will help direct meal preparation, ensure safety and sanitation, and collaborate across teams to uphold program standards.

The role requires 3-5 years of culinary experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in cost controls and computer tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level culinary education or equivalent training.
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of food cost and its impact on kitchen operations.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with high-volume, institutional cooking is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of kitchen personnel in food preparation.
• Ensure high-quality food items are prepared and presented cost-effectively.
• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation processes.
• Support cost controls and manage expenditures for the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervise staff to ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Staff supervision

MS Office

Communication

High volume operations

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Kitchen management software

Job description

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An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates activities of kitchen personnel engaged in preparation of food service
• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Unidine 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.