Sous Chef I — Lead Kitchen, Menu Planning & Team Training

Compass Group USA; Town of North Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Flik Hospitality in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Sous Chef I to contribute to the success of the food program and oversee culinary functions. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards.

The role involves training and directing back-of-house staff to meet quality and presentation goals, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic hospitality environment.

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.

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

Culinary experience

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Flik Hospitality in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Sous Chef I to contribute to the success of the food program and oversee culinary functions. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards.

The role involves training and directing back-of-house staff to meet quality and presentation goals, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic hospitality environment.