Sous Chef - Charlotte, NC
Compass Group•Charlotte, NC
•$60,000 - $67,000
About The Position
The Sous Chef is responsible for the successful operation of the facility’s Culinary Department. The role assists with supervising the preparation and cooking of food, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment, and may supervise hourly associates. Working with the Executive Chef/Chef, the Sous Chef helps develop new menus and assists with ordering. The position also supports cost controls, catering events, and the rollout of culinary programs.
Requirements
- Some progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
- Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Science degree or equivalent experience.
- Catering experience.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch-cooking experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling account expenditures.
- Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
- Produce and execute catering events.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary team.
- Assist in supervising the preparation and cooking of food items and developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment.
- May supervise hourly associates.
- Assist with ordering and developing new menus alongside the Executive Chef/Chef.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off (varies by site and 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)
- Additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits as applicable under federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
