Sous Chef - Chicago, IL

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef - Chicago, IL

Salary: $70,000 - $76,000 / year

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 !

Job Summary

Role Responsibilities:

Designs, Manages and owns the overall experience, not just the offerings
Creates seasonally adjusted menus, recipes, order guides, and production sheets.
Maintains a passion for quality food preparation and taste.
Adheres to all menu and production/prep expectations and guides, including opening/closing checklist and responsibility guides.
Prepares well-balanced meals to fuel customers throughout the day.
Tracks and mitigates food waste responsibly to meet client goals.
Sets an expectation of hospitality that is friendly and engaging.
Trains and develops team members.
Assists the Executive Chef in ensuring employee reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions are delivered professionally and timely.
Works with the Executive Chef to ensure all products and ingredients are purchased following sector purchasing standards and sustainability commitments.
Ensures 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.
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.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivates the team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Possesses general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.
Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to follow all Health Safety standards.
Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Read more