Culinary Experience Sous Chef - UA Club, IAD

Job Description

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

What makes FLIK click

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

Job Summary:

Working as the Culinary Experience Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department at UA Club at the IAD Airport. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Signature Culinary Experiences

Develop and execute experiential menus, chef’s tables, pop-ups, tastings, and interactive stations that showcase creativity, seasonality, and brand identity

Lead Menu Innovation & Development

Create, test, and refine new menu items and culinary concepts; collaborate with the Executive Chef to roll out new offerings across outlets and events

Guest-Facing Culinary Engagement

Act as a visible culinary ambassador - interact with guests on the floor, lead demonstrations, explain dishes and ingredients, and gather real-time feedback to inform future innovation

Catering & Special Events Execution

Partner with the Executive Chef and events team to design and produce high-impact catering experiences, customizing menus and presentations for key clients and VIP functions

Brand & Marketing Collaboration

Work with marketing and culinary leadership to activate new programs, seasonal campaigns, and promotions, ensuring all offerings are on-brand, visually compelling, and social-media ready

Quality, Presentation & Storytelling

Ensure all dishes meet high standards for taste, texture, presentation, and narrative—using plating, garnishes, and descriptions that enhance the overall guest experience

Operational & Cost Management Support

Support the Executive Chef in managing food cost, portioning, waste reduction, and product utilization to balance innovation with profitability

Team Coaching & Experience Standards

Train and coach culinary and front-of-house teams on new menu items, plating standards, and guest-experience talking points to ensure consistent execution

Culinary Trends & Insights

Stay current on culinary, beverage, and hospitality trends; proactively propose fresh ideas, techniques, and experiences that keep the operation ahead of guest expectations

Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and quality standards while implementing innovative ideas, ensuring experiences are both safe and exceptional

Preferred Qualifications:

A.S. or equivalent experience

Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

Catering experience a plus

High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Flik today!

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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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent 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.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

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)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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.

Req ID: 1487931

Flik Hospitality Group

Steven Goldberg

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Full-time