Flik Hospitality Group is looking for an Executive Chef to join the Ace Team. The salary for this position is $90,000 per year.

What Makes FLIK Click

Our people. The decisions, actions, and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value, and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited, and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference, where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As the Executive Chef - Ace Team, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

As a member of the Ace Team, you will be responsible for supporting and/or managing Flik accounts. Based in Chicagoland, you will mainly support units in CHICAGOLAND/SUBURBS. Additionally, you will support non-local Flik locations requiring up to 25% travel. Ace schedules vary each week based on business needs, with most assignments falling between Monday through Friday. There will be periodic evening, weekend, and holiday assignments given with advance notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines.
• Makes all decisions regarding the utilization of leftover food products.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations.
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures.
• Participates and attends departmental meetings and professional programs as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chef experience a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality.
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA and is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 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).

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.