SOUS CHEF - United Polaris Lounge, ORD

Flik Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; 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

A prominent culinary services provider is seeking a skilled Sous Chef in Chicago, IL. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, preparing a range of dishes, and collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu planning and development. Ideal candidates will possess experience in high-volume catering and kitchen management, with strong organizational skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off. The expected salary for this role ranges from $70,000 to $73,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Must participate in client satisfaction programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost controls and expenditures.
• Plan and create menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out culinary programs with the marketing team.

Skills

Catering experience

High volume foodservice operations

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of food and catering trends

ServSafe certification

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Flik Hospitality Group is looking for a Sous Chef to oversee the culinary department at our facility. The role includes supervising hourly associates, preparing and cooking a variety of food items, developing daily menu items, and assisting the Executive Chef with menu development and ordering. Salary: $70,000.00 – $73,000.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produce and execute catering events
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.