Senior Sous Chef - Pittsburgh, PA

Compass Group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality provider as a Senior Sous Chef in Pittsburgh, overseeing culinary operations and driving cost efficiencies. Contribute to innovative menu development and ensure high-quality service at catering events. This role seeks experienced culinary professionals passionate about leadership in a collaborative kitchen environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent required.
• Dynamic kitchen management experience is essential.
• Prior catering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in cost controls and menu planning.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring high culinary standards.
• Coordinate preparation for high-quality catering events.

Skills

Culinary Management

Cost Control

Menu Planning

High-volume foodservice

Item Preparation

Education

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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CulinArt Sector

Salary: $55000 - $65000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

Become a Senior Sous Chef with CulinArt at Point Park Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA, contributing a premierier dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and build innovative menus
• Produce and implement high-quality catering events
• Implement new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary teams
• Supervise and mentor hourly associates, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Coordinate the preparation and garnishment of menu items, ensuring strict adherence to culinary standards
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate with proven experience
• Dynamic culinary/kitchen management experience, varying based on formal degree or training
• Prior catering experience is a plus
• Experience in high-volume, sophisticated foodservice operations is highly desirable
• Institutional or batch cooking experience is beneficial
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and Internet
• Participation in patient satisfaction programs/activities is required
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable
  
  

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates At CulinArt 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1428115

CulinArt Sector

STEPHANIE FREER

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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