Executive Sous Chef - Lead Creative Kitchens & Cost Control

Compass Group USA; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (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 environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

The role emphasizes cost controls, leadership of back-of-house staff, and rolling out culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. or A.O.S. in culinary arts or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Mastery of multiple kitchen stations.
• Strong food cost knowledge.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented cost efficiently.
• Assists in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Supports cost controls and expenditures management for the account.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervises staff to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Motivates and develops back-of-house staff to meet objectives.

Skills

Culinary experience

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts or related

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with specialized training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Outlook

Email and Internet

Job description

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 environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

The role emphasizes cost controls, leadership of back-of-house staff, and rolling out culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.