Executive Sous Chef - United Center

Compass Group • Chicago, IL

2d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef supports the culinary leadership team in overseeing kitchen operations across the United Center, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution in a high‑volume, event‑driven environment. This role plays a key part in menu execution, team leadership, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of culinary experience; executive chef or executive sous chef experience required
• High‑volume, stadium, arena, hotel, or banquet experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, event-driven environments with shifting priorities.
• Flexible schedule required—must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night events.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations for events, premium dining, and clubs
• Execute menus with consistency, quality, and efficiency at scale
• Supervise, train, and mentor sous chefs and culinary staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Assist with food costing, inventory, and waste control
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus, standards, and innovation

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree