EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - AMEX Centurion Lounge - LAS Airport
Position Title: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - AMEX Centurion Lounge - LAS Airport
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 / yearly
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.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone who is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Ready to Elevate the Culinary Experience in Las Vegas?
FLIK, a division of Compass Group USA, is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at the VIP AMEX Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas Airport (LAS).
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional cuisine and memorable guest experiences.
As Executive Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop the team, and ensure excellence in food quality, presentation, safety, and execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations.
- Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, flavor, and presentation.
- Provide hands-on leadership during service and peak business periods.
- Oversee food preparation, production, execution, and presentation.
- Support menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation.
- Train, coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement.
- Assist with food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
- Partner with lounge leadership to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive culinary experience.
- 3+ years in an Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role preferred.
- Fine dining, luxury hospitality, premium lounge, upscale restaurant, hotel, resort, private club, or high-end catering experience preferred.
- Proven experience leading culinary teams in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
- Strong culinary techniques and knowledge of food trends and menu execution.
- Experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and team-development skills.
- ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
- Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related degree preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apply to Flik today!
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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.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1579552
FLIK Lifestyles
JoEtta Barnes
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