SOUS CHEF

Flik Hospitality Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Discount Marketplace

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is hiring a Sous Chef to lead the Culinary Department for the brand‑new United Club at IAH Airport. You will supervise prep, cooking, and garnishing, develop daily menus, and assist with ordering and cost controls. This role suits an energetic culinary professional with entrepreneurial spirit.

You will roll out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and the team, while maintaining quality, sanitation and presentation standards in a high‑volume setting.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent formal education.
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience.
• High‑volume, complex food‑service operations experience.
• Institutional and batch‑cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food trends, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office and email.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures.
• Assist in menu planning and creation.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume production

Menu development

Cost controls

Catering experience

Team supervision

Sanitation knowledge

Education

A.S. or equivalent education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What Makes FLIK Click

Our people drive every decision, action and attitude at FLIK. They earn the trust and loyalty of our clients daily. We hire associates who share our passion for food and hospitality, and we invest heavily in their growth through hands‑on training and continuous education. Their enthusiasm fuels our mission and the FLIK difference.

Job Summary

As the Sous Chef, you will lead the Culinary Department for the brand‑new United Club for United Airlines at the IAH Airport. You will supervise prep, cooking, and garnishing of a variety of menu items; develop daily menus; assist executive chefs with ordering and new menu development; and maintain cost controls. This role is ideal for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and account expenditures.
• Assist in menu planning and creation.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and the culinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent formal education.
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience.
• High‑volume, complex food‑service operations experience.
• Institutional and batch‑cooking experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification (highly desirable).

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, Maryland, or performed remotely, please consult the wage‑transparency information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and fair‑chance ordinances.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require a Florida Level 2 background screening. Details are available at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.