SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Compass Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to support kitchen operations and ensure a safe, sanitary work environment. In this role, you will assist the Executive Chef in preparing meals and managing kitchen staff while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. This position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team that values passion for food and hospitality. Join a company that prioritizes your development and recognizes your contributions, making every day an opportunity to excel in your culinary career.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience required.
• Must have applied food service sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Train and motivate back of house employees.
• Ensure high quality food items are prepared creatively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Cost Management

Creative Food Presentation

Education

B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

ServSafe Certification

HACCP Certification

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $90000-$100000 / year

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
2. Motivates, trains, develops and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors
3. Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
4. Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
5. Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
6. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
7. Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

1. B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
2. 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
3. Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
4. Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
5. Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
6. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
7. Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification
8. Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market/trends and creative food presentation preferred

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

Associates at Flik Hospitality 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

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

Req ID: 1412918