CHEF, SOUS - NJ Devils NHL - Newark

Flik Hospitality Group is a leading hospitality company known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in food service. As a member of Compass Group USA, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, Flik offers diverse dining options across a wide range of venues including corporate offices, museums, and athletic facilities. Their focus on high-quality food and exceptional service is underscored by a culture that values employee development, hands-on training, and engagement. The company prides itself on hiring passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about food and hospitality, creating an environment where careers can flourish beyond the traditional job scope. Flik offers competitive salary compensation ranging from $65,000 to $72,500 and comprehensive benefits that support the well-being and growth of their associates.

The role of Sous Chef at Flik Hospitality Group revolves around enhancing player health and performance by creating nutritionally optimized meals tailored specifically for athletes and coaching staff. This position plays a critical role in overseeing the culinary performance team and ensuring the delivery of fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-rich meals. The Sous Chef also collaborates closely with team dietitians and operates as part of a multi-disciplinary performance nutrition department. Responsibilities extend from developing menus and recipes focused on nutrient-dense foods to managing culinary staff, overseeing food safety protocols, inventory control, and vendor relationships. A strong emphasis is placed on the athlete-centered approach, requiring specialized knowledge of nutrition demands specific to high-performance sports. Candidates in this position will bring at least one to three years of culinary management experience within athletic nutrition settings and ideally have educational backgrounds in culinary arts, nutrition, or food science. This role offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about sports nutrition to make a meaningful impact on athlete health while growing professionally in a vibrant, supportive work environment. Flik's dynamic and inclusive culture fosters innovation and career advancement for the right talent ready to contribute and thrive within the organization.