at Compass Group, North America in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Flik Hospitality Group
Salary: $80000 – 100000 / year + bonus
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.
Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.Job Summary
The high-performance chef will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The high-performance chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the high-performance chef will work in collaboration with the Chicago Bears Performance Dietitian/Coach], to provide fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the players and coaches.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Develop recipes, source, build and implement menus for all player and coach meals and ownership needs, with a focus on nutrient-dense foods to optimize player health and performance
+ Lead culinary staff, including hiring appropriate personnel, scheduling, and reviewing hours, conducting regular performance reviews, and, if vital, terminating staff in conjunction with human resources
+ Assist in establishing a culinary budget, including menu costing, inventory tracking, and invoice processing
+ Establish relationships with quality, nutritional-minded vendors to procure seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients
+ Maintain immaculate standards of the work area, both front, and back of house
+ Knowledge of nutrition needs and demands of an NFL athlete
+ Collaborate as a multi-disciplinary team member of the performance nutrition department and advise on culinary methods and techniques for meals related to the athletes’ individual metabolic and nutritional needs
+ Understand requirements from the Performance Dietitian regarding individualized needs, allergies, body composition, periodization, portions, specialized diets, etc. for the purpose of menu development and meal plan execution
+ Establish and maintain a standardized recipe database based on performance nutrition principles
+ Integrate high nutritional value into menu items through ingredient utilization and cooking methods without compromise to taste, quality, or presentation
+ Demonstrate creativity and variety within menu items balancing simple, elevated, and refined recipes
+ Incorporate diverse dishes and flavors from a variety of cultures and cuisines
+ Eliminate the use of pre-made and/or pre-cut ingredients and source fresh, minimally processed ingredients
+ Use production records to minimize waste of ingredients and improve menu costing
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Financial and budget management expertise
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and nutritional database platforms for menus, recipes, costing, production, inventory, ordering, team communication and record-keeping and documentation
+ Desire to continually improve themselves and culinary staff members through leadership, mentoring, and training
+ Ability to handle confidential information with discretion in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
+ A minimum of 5 years of proven ability in the food & beverage industry as an Executive Chef, or Sous Chef
+ A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary management role within an athletic nutrition setting (ex. professional sports team, collegiate athletic department, or Olympic team setting)
+ Bachelors’ degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, or related field
Apply to Flik today!
Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
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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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)
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)
Req ID: 1178062
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