Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus & Mentorship

Unidine; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Unidine in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing food production and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dishes and efficient service. The role emphasizes leadership, menu development with seasonal ingredients, cost control, and staff training.

The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of Compass Group USA. Candidates should have 3–5 years of kitchen experience, a culinary degree, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Proficient in cost management and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of high-quality, innovative dishes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to update menus based on seasonal ingredients and feedback.
• Assist in daily kitchen operations, planning, ordering, and inventory control.
• Contribute to cost control measures to align with budget.
• Supervise and mentor back-of-house staff, ensuring sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Cost control

Kitchen operations

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts with advanced training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Unidine in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing food production and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dishes and efficient service. The role emphasizes leadership, menu development with seasonal ingredients, cost control, and staff training.

The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of Compass Group USA. Candidates should have 3–5 years of kitchen experience, a culinary degree, strong communication, and