Sous Chef - Menu Innovation & High-Volume Catering

Flik Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility, assisting in supervision, preparation, and cooking of a variety of items, and developing daily menus.

You will work with the Executive Chef to develop new menus, assist with ordering, and coordinate catering events, driving quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction. This role offers opportunities for leadership and culinary innovation.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, email, and Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification – highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost control

Menu planning

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Sanitation standards

Microsoft Office

Client satisfaction

ServSafe

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility, assisting in supervision, preparation, and cooking of a variety of items, and developing daily menus.

You will work with the Executive Chef to develop new menus, assist with ordering, and coordinate catering events, driving quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction. This role offers opportunities for leadership and culinary innovation.