Senior Sous Chef

Position Title: Senior Sous Chef 

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $70,000-$76,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

 

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Job Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for the culinary quality, service and experience of the operation. Motivates, trains, develops and directs team members to deliver delicious, nutritious food, exceptional service, and achieve daily goals and projects. This position oversees the daily administrative and operational tasks, including financial management and analysis, sanitation and
safety.

The Sous Chef will focus on culinary excellence and the cafe experience for the Google Food program to support operational excellence. This position reports into the General Manager and will
leverage their strong hospitality and operational skills to partner with key stakeholders (culinary, nutrition, marketing, behavioral science, concept development, procurement, risk management, operations and people approach) to promote with standards, Google Food expectations and enhance user (partner) experience.

 

This awesome position offers:

• Unlimited growth with the Compass Group

• Work /Life balance – Monday- Friday day time hours

• Excellent benefits & perks 

• A positive and supportive team environment

 

This role is based in Chicago, IL

The great things you’ll do:

• Designs, manages and owns the overall experience, not just the offerings
•  Creates menus, recipes, order guides, and production sheets seasonally
• Has a Passion for quality food preparation and taste
•  Follows all menu and production/prep expectations and guides, opening/closing checklist and responsibility guides
•  Prepares well balanced meals to fuel Googlers through the day
•  Responsibly tracks and mitigates food waste to meet client goals
•  Sets an expectation of hospitality that is friendly and engaging
• Trains and develops team members
•  Assists Executive Chef in ensuring employee reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions are delivered in a professional and timely manner
•  Assists Executive Chef in ensuring that all products and ingredients that are used are
• purchased following sector and Google Food purchasing standards and sustainability commitments
• Works with Executive Chef to ensure all sector and Compass employee guidelines are implemented and adhered to
•  Promotes a culture of Food and Workplace Safety
•  Treats everyone with professionalism, care and respect
• Communicates with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Has a minimum of 2 years kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary experience
• in a similar volume, quality food service establishment,
• Strong passion for great food and hospitality