EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Flik Hospitality Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in Houston is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring a safe, sanitary environment, and directing meal preparation per corporate guidelines.

You will lead kitchen staff, manage cost controls, and collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to roll out programs. Strong communication and computer skills are essential in this fast-paced setting.

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 leadership experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Ability to think on your 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.
• Must be experienced with computers; includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner.
• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Support management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervise co-workers to ensure cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen.
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost controls

Food preparation

Computer skills

Communication skills

Team training

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. The role includes preparing or directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner.
• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Support management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervise co-workers to ensure cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen.
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation.
• Perform 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 leadership experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Ability to think on your 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.
• Must be experienced with computers; includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.

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

Compensation

Salary: $77,000.00 - $82,000.00

Legal and EEO 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. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. 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, 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.