Junior Sous Chef — Culinary Leadership & Growth

Compass Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Flik Hospitality division seeks a kitchen supervisor to lead food preparation and service in line with company standards. You will oversee cooks and staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, proper portion control, and guest satisfaction across service areas.

In addition, you will assist with menu planning, training and scheduling, and ensure timely service while maintaining quality. This role offers growth within a supportive hospitality culture and competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items while meeting standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
• Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
• Communicates with customers to describe menu preparation, answer questions and resolve concerns; communicates customer comments and operational needs appropriately through the organization.
• Helps with menu planning and ordering following appropriate company programs and initiatives.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen; ensures timely and efficient meal service to all service areas.
• Conducts periodic and regular inspections to monitor quality of food preparation, service, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, appearance of equipment and associates; takes appropriate corrective action when appropriate.
• Supervises and participates in the service of food and beverage orders; ensures the delivery of exemplary customer service and no service delays.
• Supervises associates, including training, scheduling, assigning and directing work; conducts pre‑shift meetings.
• Participates in performance management of associates, including appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates and resolving concerns.

Job description

Compass Group USA's Flik Hospitality division seeks a kitchen supervisor to lead food preparation and service in line with company standards. You will oversee cooks and staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, proper portion control, and guest satisfaction across service areas.

In addition, you will assist with menu planning, training and scheduling, and ensure timely service while maintaining quality. This role offers growth within a supportive hospitality culture and competitive benefits.