Sous Chef

Unidine; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Unidine, Wilmington, DE is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise and participate in the preparation and service of food in accordance with company standards. This role leads kitchen operations, coordinates staff, and ensures quality and guest satisfaction.

The position requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and adherence to sanitation and safety protocols to deliver exceptional dining experiences at our site in Wilmington, DE.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff and service.
• Ability to plan menus and order supplies.
• Strong communication with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in food preparation and service.
• Maintain standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
• Act as kitchen lead in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Communicate with customers about menu prep and resolve concerns.
• Schedule and direct staff; conduct pre-shift meetings.
• Monitor quality and take corrective action as needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Menu planning

Communication

Training

Sanitation standards

Job description

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation: Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

Position Title: Sous Chef - Wilmington, DE

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

Job Summary

Supervises and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items while meeting standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
• Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
• Communicates with customers to describe menu preparation, answer questions and resolve concerns; communicates customer comments and operational needs appropriately through the organization.
• Helps with menu planning and ordering following appropriate company programs and initiatives.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen; ensures timely and efficient meal service to all service areas.
• Conducts periodic and regular inspections to monitor quality of food preparation, service, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, appearance of equipment and associates; takes appropriate corrective action when appropriate.
• Supervises and participates in the service of food and beverage orders; ensures the delivery of exemplary customer service and no service delays.
• Supervises associates, including training, scheduling, assigning and directing work; conducts pre-shift meetings.
• Participates in performance management of associates, including appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates and resolving concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Unidine.pdf

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.

LYN PELLEGRINI