Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group USA – CCL Hospitality Group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef.

Pay Grade: 14
Salary: $85,000 – $87,000

Job Summary: This individual will support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

• Assist Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, Serv Safe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back‑of‑house employees to accomplish operational objectives
• Ensure high‑quality food items are creatively prepared and presented cost‑effectively
• Assist in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Support cost‑control management and control expenditures for the account
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or related field; or 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 feet and create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and related kitchen operations
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Applied food service sanitation certification (SERVSAFE/HACCP)
• Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market trends and creative food presentation

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible 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

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. CCL maintains a drug‑free workplace.