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Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,This is R/A !\nJob Summary\nRestaurant Associates is seeking an experienced and passionate Catering Chef to lead culinary catering culinary operations for a premier dining and catering account in Philadelphia. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of food production, menu development, catering execution, purchasing, inventory management, and team leadership.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys creating memorable dining experiences, developing high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced hospitality environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and oversee all catering culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.\nCreate, develop, and execute seasonal menus, catering offerings, and specialty events.\nSupervise and actively participate in food preparation and production activities.\nPartner with operations and marketing teams to implement new culinary programs and initiatives.\nManage food, labor, and operational costs while maintaining quality standards.\nOversee purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and product utilization.\nPromote the use of local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible.\nEnsure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and ServSafe standards.\nMaintain a safe and inclusive work environment for all team members.\nRecruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members, supporting career growth and engagement.\nMonitor equipment, kitchen maintenance, and operational readiness.\nDrive continuous improvement through process enhancements and best practices.\nSupport special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.\nWhat We're Looking For\nCulinary degree required; Associate degree preferred.\nExperience leading culinary operations in a high-volume foodservice, hospitality, or catering environment.\nStrong knowledge of food production, menu planning, sanitation, and food safety practices.\nExperience with inventory management, purchasing, and cost control.\nAbility to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams.\nStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nThree to five years of culinary management experience.\nHigh-volume catering and event experience.\nKnowledge of food and industry trends.\nExperience managing budgets and achieving financial goals.\nPassion for hospitality, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.\nDesire to grow professionally within an industry-leading foodservice organization.\nApply to Restaurant Associates today!\nRestaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA\nClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story\nCompass 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.\nQualified 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.\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. 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