SOUS CHEF (CORPORATE DINING) - CHARLOTTE NC

Eurest USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Eurest USA is looking for a Sous Chef for its corporate dining services in Charlotte, NC. As a Sous Chef I, you will oversee culinary functions, ensuring adherence to food quality and safety standards, and manage back‑of‑house associates involved in food preparation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of culinary experience, with leadership skills and the ability to manage kitchen operations effectively. This position offers various benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year in management.
• Ability to manage cost controls and expenditures.
• Supervisory and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in food preparation and cooking.
• Create and plan menus.
• Assist with new culinary programs and cost management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership skills

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office products

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Eurest

Position Title: SOUS CHEF (CORPORATE DINING) - CHARLOTTE NC

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back‑of‑house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.