Sous Chef I

At Flik Hospitality Group, we're passionate about food and hospitality. We look for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, and we provide the resources for growth and development. As a Sous Chef I, you'll play a key role in the success of our food program.

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you're responsible for assisting in the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. You will support all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation, adhering to client guidelines, health department regulations, and company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs back-of-house associates in preparing and cooking foods to meet customer and management expectations.

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Introduces new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Flik Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly, 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. This job description is not exhaustive and the company reserves the right to modify essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in compliance 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.