Sous Chef — Menu Innovation & Catering

Compass Group, North America; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid 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

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking, develop daily menus and garnishment, and may supervise hourly staff while coordinating with the Executive Chef to create menus and manage ordering.

This role offers an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional the chance to lead kitchen operations, drive quality, and contribute to catering programs and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• AS or equivalent experience is required.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience is preferred.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with food cost controls and presentation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Assist with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Menu planning

Cost controls

Culinary/kitchen management

Catering events

Stock and ordering

Education

AS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking, develop daily menus and garnishment, and may supervise hourly staff while coordinating with the Executive Chef to create menus and manage ordering.

This role offers an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional the chance to lead kitchen operations, drive quality, and contribute to catering programs and client satisfaction.