Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Flik Hospitality Group at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Global Hub seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and oversee a team of hourly union associates. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, driving food quality, presentation, and service excellence in a high-profile campus dining environment.

The role requires supervising and coaching staff, managing procurement and costs, and rolling out new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience highly desirable.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience with institutional, university, or batch cooking a plus.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, presentation, and food cost controls.
• Proven supervisory, leadership, training, and coaching skills.
• Experience working with union culinary or foodservice teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and supervision of hourly union associates.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of high-quality food.
• Develop daily menu items with attention to flavor, quality, presentation, and garnishment.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and new culinary concepts.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and account expenditures.
• Plan and execute catering events while maintaining exceptional food and service standards.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates to promote consistency and professional growth.
• Roll out new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the company’s marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, production, and presentation.
• Support client satisfaction initiatives and respond to the needs of the Northwestern community.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Food production knowledge

Culinary trends

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

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

As theSous Chef at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Global Hub, you’ll play a key role in leading the culinary operation of this dynamic and high‑profile campus dining environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, hands‑on culinary professional who enjoys creating exceptional food, developing a team, and bringing new ideas to the table.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, develop menus, execute catering events, and lead a team of hourly union associates while maintaining high standards for quality, presentation, and service.

The Sous Chef supports the overall success of the Culinary Department, assisting with food production, menu development, ordering, cost controls, catering, and team leadership. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys a combination of hands‑on cooking and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and supervision of hourly union associates.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of high-quality food.
• Develop daily menu items with attention to flavor, quality, presentation, and garnishment.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and new culinary concepts.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and account expenditures.
• Plan and execute catering events while maintaining exceptional food and service standards.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates to promote consistency and professional growth.
• Roll out new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the company’s marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, production, and presentation.
• Support client satisfaction initiatives and respond to the needs of the Northwestern community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience highly desirable.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience with institutional, university, or batch cooking a plus.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, presentation, and food cost controls.
• Proven supervisory, leadership, training, and coaching skills.
• Experience working with union culinary or foodservice teams preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet applications.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.
• Passion for culinary excellence, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group