Sous Chef I: Lead Kitchen & Menu Development

Compass Group USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the overall success of the food program and culinary operations. You will oversee planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while aligning with client culture and Health Department standards.

You will motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house staff to meet objectives and ensure customer satisfaction across the operation.

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.

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.

Skills

Supervisory

Leadership

Training

Coaching

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the overall success of the food program and culinary operations. You will oversee planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while aligning with client culture and Health Department standards.

You will motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house staff to meet objectives and ensure customer satisfaction across the operation.