Executive Sous Chef

Unidine; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Unidine in Evanston, IL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. You will lead daily food preparation and ensure adherence to corporate programs and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of culinary experience, a culinary degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and cost-control skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Bachelor or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with related training.
• Strong knowledge of food cost and kitchen operations.
• ServSafe/HACCP certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef to ensure sanitation and safety compliance.
• Direct back-of-house staff to meet operational objectives.
• Ensure high quality and cost-effective food preparation.
• Support planning, ordering, inventory, and food prep.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing teams.

Skills

Culinary cost knowledge

Sanitation and ServSafe

Leadership and training

Menu planning

Food safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts

Job description

Unidine

Position Title

Executive Sous Chef - Evanston, IL

Salary

$70,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation

Merit Increases

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

• Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
• Motivates, trains, develops and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors
• 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
• 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
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
• Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification
• Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market/trends and creative food presentation preferred

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Application Process

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Unidine maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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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