EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Compass Group • University City, MO

25d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in coordinating and participating in the work of cooks and other kitchen personnel preparing and cooking food. The role oversees culinary functions at the Knight Center on the campus of Washington University, manages and leads a team of associates, and oversees account safety and sanitation. The position also involves hands-on food preparation, production, customer service, and ensuring compliance with company and food-safety standards.

Requirements

• 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 how it relates to kitchen operations, products, and quality identification.
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, and oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train associates.
• Cook and prepare food according to recipes.
• Cut, trim, bone, and carve meat and poultry for cooking.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of product taste and presentation.
• Meet food-production deadlines based on production orders.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators.
• Store food in designated areas using proper wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Serve customers efficiently and in a friendly manner.
• Resolve customer concerns.
• Coordinate with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash-control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Manage and lead the culinary team and oversee culinary functions at the Knight Center.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and 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
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed