CATERING SOUS CHEF

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

5d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Catering Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the successful operation of the culinary program. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you’ll help lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus, oversee food production, and ensure exceptional standards for quality, presentation, and service. This is a great opportunity for an energetic, hands-on culinary professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, developing teams, and bringing new ideas to the kitchen.

Requirements

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
Previous culinary or kitchen management experience.
High-volume, complex foodservice experience strongly preferred.
Catering and institutional/batch cooking experience a plus.
Strong knowledge of food trends, production, presentation, sanitation, and food cost controls.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet applications.
ServSafe certification highly desirable.
Passion for quality, culinary creativity, and exceptional hospitality.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and overall kitchen management.
Supervise and support culinary associates while maintaining high standards for quality and productivity.
Assist with menu planning, development, preparation, and presentation.
Prepare and execute high-quality food for daily dining and catering events.
Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost control, and managing account expenditures.
Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen procedures are followed.
Support the rollout of new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams.
Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
Participate in client satisfaction initiatives and maintain strong service standards.