Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Cost Control

Compass Group, North America; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid parking

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Culinaire, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Sous Chef in Pittsburgh to support culinary operations, menu planning, and inventory control. You will assist in planning, ordering, and maintaining food quality and presentation, while aligning with client culture and health regulations.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience including 1 year in a supervisory capacity; knowledge of cost controls, safety standards, and MS Office tools; ServSafe preferred.

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 skills

Leadership

Training

Coaching

MS Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Culinaire, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Sous Chef in Pittsburgh to support culinary operations, menu planning, and inventory control. You will assist in planning, ordering, and maintaining food quality and presentation, while aligning with client culture and health regulations.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience including 1 year in a supervisory capacity; knowledge of cost controls, safety standards, and MS Office tools; ServSafe preferred.