Sous Chef - AMEX Centurion Lounge - SLC Airport

FLIK Hospitality Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef for the AMEX Centurion Lounge at SLC Airport. You will lead daily culinary operations, mentor a back-of-house team, and uphold food quality, safety, and presentation standards for a premium guest experience.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary work, including leadership, with strong experience in high-volume catering and banquet events within airport/lounge settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong catering experience for high-volume banquet and event operations.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants, hotels, airport lounges, corporate dining, catering, or related hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all culinary operations for the AMEX Centurion Lounge.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop culinary team members to ensure operational excellence.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality food offerings.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe execution, and seasonal culinary initiatives.
• Support inventory management, purchasing, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, freshness, and presentation across service periods.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to introduce new concepts and promotions.
• Prepare production schedules and distribute production sheets for efficient operations.
• Foster hospitality, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume catering

Banquet operations

Food safety HACCP

Staff development

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Position Title: Sous Chef - AMEX Centurion Lounge - SLC Airport

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package, FREE Parkigng, Uniforms and Meals

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

Elevate the Guest Experience Through Exceptional Culinary Leadership

As a Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in delivering an outstanding culinary experience for AMEX Centurion Lounge guests. Working alongside the Executive Chef, you will oversee daily culinary operations, lead and develop back‑of‑house associates, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on culinary leader with experience in high‑volume food production, large‑scale catering, and banquet operations, capable of delivering exceptional food quality and service in a fast‑paced airport lounge environment while leading and developing a high‑performing culinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all culinary operations for the AMEX Centurion Lounge
• Lead, coach, train, and develop culinary team members to ensure operational excellence
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality food offerings
• Assist with menu planning, recipe execution, and seasonal culinary initiatives
• Support inventory management, purchasing, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Ensure consistent food quality, freshness, and presentation throughout all service periods
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to introduce new menu concepts and promotions
• Prepare production schedules and distribute production sheets to support efficient kitchen operations
• Foster a culture focused on hospitality, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
• Support sustainability initiatives and waste reduction efforts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and guest‑focused culinary operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong catering experience required, including managing high‑volume banquet and event operations
• Proven success executing large‑scale catering programs with exceptional attention to timing, presentation, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Experience in high‑volume restaurants, hotels, airport lounges, corporate dining, catering, or related hospitality environments
• Strong knowledge of food production, culinary trends, sanitation, food safety, quality standards, and presentation
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Ability to create and manage production schedules and kitchen workflows
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary training preferred

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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, for paid time off benefits information, see https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.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.

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.

JoEtta Barnes