Sous Chef — Full-Time with Growth & Training

Compass Group USA; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,

Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a full-time Sous Chef in Willoughby, OH to support Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods, coordinating cooks, and stepping in during absence. This role emphasizes production standards, team supervision, and high-volume kitchen operation.

The position requires prior kitchen management experience and the ability to work Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. Training opportunities and career growth are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Previous management, FIFO, cooking, baking, braising, sautéing in large quantities, and inventory standards experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

FIFO

Cooking

Baking

Braising

Sautéing in large quantities

Inventory standards

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a full-time Sous Chef in Willoughby, OH to support Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods, coordinating cooks, and stepping in during absence. This role emphasizes production standards, team supervision, and high-volume kitchen operation.

The position requires prior kitchen management experience and the ability to work Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. Training opportunities and career growth are highlighted in the job description.