SOUS CHEF- Moody Towers Campus Dining- University of HOUSTON

Compass Group•Houston, TX

26d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job SummaryChartwells Higher Ed is hiring an energetic and growth minded SOUS CHEF on the campus of the UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON. This key culinary role will help lead the successful operation of the MOODY TOWERS Dining Commons food service team. Moody Towers are located in the Wheeler District and is proud to be a 3-star Certified Green Restaurant®. The 33,000 square feet Moody Towers Dining Commons provides delicious food using state-of-the-art equipment at ten different stations, our culinary team prepares all of the food right in front of the guest! Moody Towers is the largest dining hall on UH campus and is open 6 days a week. As a culinarian within our dining programs, you will be hands on with menu development and preparation, infusing creativity, and precision into every dish. This role entails helping supervise budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth. You will supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance expertly and make an immediate impact in our culinary landscape!

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent experience
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and execute catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team