Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Culinary Teams

Compass Group, North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Eurest in Austin, TX, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and safety. You will prepare meals per corporate guidelines and lead a team in a fast-paced environment at a premier corporate dining site.

Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of culinary experience, a related degree, strong cost awareness, and excellent communication. On-site, full-time role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of food cost and kitchen operations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of kitchen personnel in food preparation
• Ensure high quality food is prepared and presented cost-effectively
• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory and food preparation
• Support cost controls and expenditure management
• Roll out culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams
• Supervise staff to maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Oral/written communication

Food cost knowledge

Computer proficiency

High-volume operations

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts / Food Services Management

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest in Austin, TX, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and safety. You will prepare meals per corporate guidelines and lead a team in a fast-paced environment at a premier corporate dining site.

Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of culinary experience, a related degree, strong cost awareness, and excellent communication. On-site, full-time role with competitive benefits.