Executive Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence

Compass Group, North America

Madison (NJ)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group seeks an experienced culinary professional to support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining sanitary standards, and directing meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines.

You will lead back‑of‑house staff, ensure food quality and cost efficiency, and assist in planning, inventory and program rollouts with marketing teams. This role emphasizes hands‑on leadership and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

BS or AO S degree in culinary arts, with specialized training.
3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
Mastery across kitchen stations and roles.
Strong problem solving and on‑the‑spot creativity.

Responsibilities

Assists Executive Chef to ensure sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising compliance.
Motivates and develops back‑of‑house staff to meet customer expectations.
Ensures high quality items are prepared and presented cost‑effectively.
Participates in planning, ordering, inventory, and food prep.
Supports cost controls and expenditure management for the account.
Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.