Executive Sous Chef, Catering - Wrigley Field

compass group usaChicago, ILyesterday

Occupations

Chefs and Head Cooks First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Cooks, Restaurant

Industries

Full-Service Restaurants Food Service Contractors Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Executive Sous Chef, Catering - Wrigley FieldThe Catering Executive Sous Chef supervises and directs the activities of kitchen staff, ensuring the efficient preparation and service of food for catering events. This position works closely with the Sr. and Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and profitability. The role includes managing staff, developing recipes, controlling food costs, and ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee the work of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and profitable foodservice operations
Support the Sr. Executive Chef in the management of all kitchen activities, including training, hiring and performance evaluations
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving issues
Work with catering manager and front of house team of set up and execution
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Monitor kitchen staff during food preparation to ensure recipes, portion sizes and garnishing follow standards
Participate in menu planning and food utilization strategies, taking into account guest preferences, menu trends, seasonal availability and allergens
Control food costs by managing portion sizes and kitchen efficiency
Ensure compliance with sanitation standards, including ServSafe and safety regulations
Test cooked food for taste and quality, ensuring compliance with recipes
Develop special dishes and write detailed recipes
Review menus, analyze recipes, and calculate food, labor, and overhead costs, assigning prices to menu items with the Executive ChefTrain new cooks and familiarize them with kitchen practices
Estimate food consumption, requisition ingredients, and ensure the kitchen is stocked with necessary supplies
Enforce nutrition, safety, and merchandising standards in the kitchen
Address and resolve customer concerns
Assign and supervise cleaning tasks to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
Ensure the use of Webtrition for culinary standards and compliance
Schedule labor according to business needs and manage purchase compliance
Attend all culinary meetings as required
Uphold discipline to culinary programs and maintain adherence to culinary terminology

Skills and Experience:

A Culinary Degree is preferred
Minimum 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
Hands-on chef experience, especially in high-volume and complex foodservice operations
Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email, and internet tools
Essential Food Safety Practices:
Must posses a valid Food Handler's PermitMust have or be willing to obtain Servsafe Certification
Adhere to HACCP policies and procedures

Apply to Levy today! Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits including Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Program, Discount Marketplace, and Employee Assistance Program. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf

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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Chefs and Head Cooks

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants

Posted

yesterday

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