Sous Chef Ace Team

Flik Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

As a Sous Chef for Flik Hospitality’s Ace Team, you’ll have the opportunity to support a variety of premier corporate dining accounts throughout the New York City Metro and Tri‑State region. This is a dynamic role for a culinary leader who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments, and brings a passion for exceptional food, service, and team development.

Based in New York City, you will be responsible for supporting and/or managing Flik accounts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in high‑volume foodservice environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, safety, and food cost controls.
• Proven leadership, training, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience creating and managing production sheets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region and support different accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and the preparation and cooking of high‑quality food.
• Support menu planning and development with a focus on creativity, quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, production planning, and food cost controls.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates to ensure consistent execution and high standards.
• Roll out new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across assigned accounts.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens, teams, client expectations, and operating environments.
• Support client satisfaction and a positive guest experience.
• Travel throughout the region and to select non‑local accounts as business needs require.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food production

Training & coaching

Team development

Cost controls

Food safety

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

As a Sous Chef for FLIK Hospitality’s Ace Team, you’ll have the opportunity to support a variety of premier corporate dining accounts throughout the New York City Metro and Tri-State region. This is a dynamic role for a culinary leader who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments, and brings a passion for exceptional food, service, and team development.

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $70,000-$80,000/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

As a Sous Chef for FLIK Hospitality’s Ace Team, you’ll have the opportunity to support a variety of premier corporate dining accounts throughout the New York City Metro and Tri-State region. This is a dynamic role for a culinary leader who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments, and brings a passion for exceptional food, service, and team development.

As a member of the Ace Team you will be responsible for supporting and/or managing Flik accounts. Being based in New York City, you will mainly support units in the Tri‑State region. Additionally, you will be assigned to support non‑local Flik locations requiring up to 25% travel. Ace schedules vary each week based on business needs. The majority of the assignments fall between Monday through Friday. There will be periodic evening, weekend and holiday assignments given with advance notice.

The Sous Chef supports the overall success of the culinary program and partners with the culinary leadership team to deliver high‑quality food and exceptional service. This hands‑on role assists with menu planning, food production, ordering, inventory, cost control, and the training and development of back‑of‑house associates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and the preparation and cooking of high-quality food.
• Support menu planning and development with a focus on creativity, quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, production planning, and food cost controls.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates to ensure consistent execution and high standards.
• Roll out new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across assigned accounts.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens, teams, client expectations, and operating environments.
• Support client satisfaction and a positive guest experience.
• Travel throughout the region and to select non‑local accounts as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or other high‑volume foodservice environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, safety, presentation, and food cost controls.
• Proven leadership, training, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience creating and managing production sheets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region and support different accounts.

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. 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.

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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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.