SOUS CHEF - Capital One Lounge, JFK

Flik Hospitality Group

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 78,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef for the Capital One Lounge at JFK. This position involves overseeing culinary operations, assisting in menu development, and supervising staff to deliver high-quality food service. Ideal candidates should have relevant culinary experience, possess excellent management skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience is preferred.
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls.
Plan and create menus.
Produce and execute catering events.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu planning

Cost control

Catering experience

Food presentation

ServSafe certification

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Job description

SOUS CHEF - Capital One Lounge, JFK at Flik Hospitality Group

1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

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

Working as the Day/Night Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful day and night operation of the Culinary Department for Capital One Lounge, JFK. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and work with the Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Salary: $75,000.00 – $78,200.00

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
Produce and execute catering events.
Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience.
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
Catering experience.
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable.
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful.
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet.
Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
ServSafe certified – highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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