Senior Sous Chef

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of dining and event catering as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will oversee culinary quality and team development. This exciting role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining operational excellence. You will create menus, manage kitchen operations, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and work-life balance, all while making a significant impact in a fast-paced culinary setting. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen supervisory experience required.
• Strong passion for quality food and hospitality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary quality and team development.
• Create menus and recipes while managing food waste.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Kitchen Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Hospitality Knowledge

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Senior Sous Chef

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $70,000-$76,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!

Job Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for the culinary quality, service and experience of the operation. Motivates, trains, develops and directs team members to deliver delicious, nutritious food, exceptional service, and achieve daily goals and projects. This position oversees the daily administrative and operational tasks, including financial management and analysis, sanitation and safety.

The Sous Chef will focus on culinary excellence and the cafe experience for the Google Food program to support operational excellence. This position reports into the General Manager and will leverage their strong hospitality and operational skills to partner with key stakeholders to promote standards, Google Food expectations and enhance user (partner) experience.

This awesome position offers:

• Unlimited growth with the Compass Group

• Work /Life balance - Monday- Friday day time hours

• Excellent benefits & perks

• A positive and supportive team environment

This role is based in Chicago, IL

The great things you’ll do:

• Designs, manages and owns the overall experience, not just the offerings
• Creates menus, recipes, order guides, and production sheets seasonally
• Has a Passion for quality food preparation and taste
• Follows all menu and production/prep expectations and guides, opening/closing checklist and responsibility guides
• Prepares well balanced meals to fuel Googlers through the day
• Responsibly tracks and mitigates food waste to meet client goals
• Sets an expectation of hospitality that is friendly and engaging
• Trains and develops team members
• Assists Executive Chef in ensuring employee reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions are delivered in a professional and timely manner
• Assists Executive Chef in ensuring that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following sector and Google Food purchasing standards and sustainability commitments
• Works with Executive Chef to ensure all sector and Compass employee guidelines are implemented and adhered to
• Promotes a culture of Food and Workplace Safety
• Treats everyone with professionalism, care and respect
• Communicates with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Has a minimum of 2 years kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary experience in a similar volume, quality food service establishment
• Strong passion for great food and hospitality
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to follow all Health & Safety standards
• Demonstrates good judgement and decision making skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Req ID:1412254

Restaurant Associates

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