Job Description:

Culinaire

Position Title: Sous Chef 

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation:  

 

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

www.culinaireintl.com Job Summary

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in the successful operation of the main Commissary kitchen. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may be responsible for the supervision of hourly associates and working with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

 

Key Responsibilities:

* Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account

* Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus

* Produces and execute catering events

* Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

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Preferred Qualifications:

* Off-pemise luxury catering exp a must

* High volume productiom

* A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience

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

* Catering experience a plus

* 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 patient satisfaction programs/activities 

* ServSafe certified - highly desirable

 

  Apply to Culinaire today! 
Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA 
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story

 

Associates at Culinaire 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/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.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.

 

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Culinaire

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Job title

Sous Chef

Position Type

Full Time

Updated Date

10/02/2026

Location(s)

8303 Elmbrook, DALLAS, TX, 75247, United States

Location(s) Name

Job ID

1578374

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