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CHEF, EXECUTIVE SOUS

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $59,400.00 - $75,800.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
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)
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

CCL Hospitality Group is a well-established leader in the hospitality industry, known for placing people at the heart of its operations and maintaining a strong commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. With its philosophy deeply rooted in caring for the individuals who care for its guests, CCL Hospitality Group consistently fosters a service culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. The organization’s significant competitive advantage stems from its talented and dedicated team members, who work collaboratively to achieve excellence in hospitality. CCL operates through four distinct companies: Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub. Together, these entities shape the future of hospitality by focusing on elevating service standards across community living environments throughout the United States. This innovative and forward-thinking approach enables CCL to nurture industry leaders while delivering lasting impressions on the communities they serve.\n\nThe role available is that of an Assistant Executive Chef, an essential position responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations. This includes maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for kitchen staff while ensuring that high-quality meals are prepared in alignment with corporate programs and guidelines. The Assistant Executive Chef plays a pivotal role in motivating, training, and developing the back-of-house team to meet operational goals and deliver exceptional culinary experiences that satisfy customers, clients, and sectors served. Key aspects of the role include overseeing sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising compliance; assisting in planning and ordering; managing inventories; and supporting cost control measures. Additionally, the Assistant Executive Chef will help implement new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams, ensuring the menu remains creative, cost-effective, and appealing to guests. This job requires a dynamic individual with strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment. It offers a rewarding opportunity to join a prestigious company with a reputation for quality, innovation, and employee care. CCL offers a full range of benefits and support programs designed to nurture employee well-being and professional growth, further enhancing the appeal of this position within a respected and growing organization. This role is ideal for a motivated culinary professional seeking to advance their career while contributing to an organization that values and invests in its workforce.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent culinary training
  • 3-5 years of culinary experience
  • Culinary certifications such as SERVSAFE or HACCP
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage kitchen operations and teams
  • Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Proficiency in cost control and inventory management

Job Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management or related field
  • or A.O.S. degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
  • 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
  • Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
  • Ability to think on their feet, create, produce and serve on the fly
  • Knowledge of food cost and quality identification
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
  • Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification
  • Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market/trends and creative food presentation preferred

Job Duties

  • Assist executive chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
  • Motivate, train, develop and direct the back of house employees to accomplish operational objectives
  • Ensure high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner
  • Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
  • Support management of cost controls and expenditures
  • Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary teams
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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