EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Compass Group • Miami, FL

40d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. The individual helps lead back-of-house employees, maintain food quality and presentation, manage kitchen costs, and implement culinary programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or a related field; or an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Ability to think on one’s feet and create, produce, and serve on the fly.
• Knowledge of food cost and its relationship to a kitchen, product, and quality identification.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral and written communication skills.
• Applied food service sanitation certification, ServSafe certification, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market trends and creative food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring compliance with sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house employees to meet operational objectives and satisfy customers, clients, and sectors.
• Ensure high-quality food is creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Support cost controls and manage account expenditures.
• Roll out new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off (varies by site and 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
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior