EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Compass Group • FAYETTEVILLE, GA

7d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

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. It also involves supporting staff development, food quality and presentation, kitchen planning and cost controls, and the rollout of culinary programs.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or a related field; or an A.O.S. 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 the 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 food items are high quality, creatively prepared, and presented cost-effectively.
• Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Support management of cost controls and account expenditures.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction 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/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 benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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