Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Growth & Flexible Time Off

Compass Group USA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Unidine is seeking a Sous Chef to support culinary operations, planning, inventory, and food preparation while upholding client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards. The role oversees back-of-house staff to ensure quality, freshness, and presentation align with guest expectations.

The position requires hands-on cooking, menu development, and cost-management focus, with opportunities to lead and train team members within a fast-paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• 3 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

Culinary Experience

Supervisory

Menu Planning

Cost Controls

Food Safety

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Unidine is seeking a Sous Chef to support culinary operations, planning, inventory, and food preparation while upholding client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards. The role oversees back-of-house staff to ensure quality, freshness, and presentation align with guest expectations.

The position requires hands-on cooking, menu development, and cost-management focus, with opportunities to lead and train team members within a fast-paced dining environment.