Executive Sous Chef: Lead, Train & Innovate Kitchens

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a kitchen operations professional to support the Executive Chef and oversee the dining operation. This role focuses on maintaining food quality, safety, and cost control while directing back-of-house staff.

You will assist in planning menus, supervising cooks, and ensuring compliance with ServSafe and HACCP guidelines. The position emphasizes teamwork with culinary and marketing teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• B.S. or A.O.S. in culinary field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation and ServSafe/HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef to ensure sanitation, safety and production standards.
• Motivate and develop back-of-house staff to meet operational goals.
• Prepare and direct meal preparation and presentation in line with standards.
• Assist in planning, inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Support rollout of culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary experience

People management

Food cost awareness

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts / Food Services Management or A.O.S.

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a kitchen operations professional to support the Executive Chef and oversee the dining operation. This role focuses on maintaining food quality, safety, and cost control while directing back-of-house staff.

You will assist in planning menus, supervising cooks, and ensuring compliance with ServSafe and HACCP guidelines. The position emphasizes teamwork with culinary and marketing teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.