Executive Chef

Position Title: Executive Chef

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible Plan + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,This is R/A !

Job Summary:

As theExecutive Chef, you will lead culinary operations for a high-volume corporate dining program in New York City. This role oversees a full-service deli station, breakfast and lunch hot and cold buffets, soup, oatmeal, and additional daily dining offerings.

This is an exciting opportunity for anenergetic, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced corporate dining environment. The Executive Chef will be responsible for delivering consistent food quality, innovative menus, efficient production, and exceptional service while maintaining Restaurant Associates culinary, safety, sanitation, and presentation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead daily culinary operations for a high-volume corporate dining program serving approximately 3,000 employees.

-Oversee production and service for the full deli station, breakfast and lunch hot and cold buffets, soup, oatmeal, and other café offerings.

-Plan regular and modified menus in alignment with client expectations, corporate dining programs, seasonal trends, and established guidelines.

-Prepare and direct the preparation of high-volume meals using standardized recipes, proper portioning, and presentation standards.

-Complete and review daily production worksheets, waste logs, prep lists, and other operational documentation.

-Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence during preparation, service, and peak dining periods.

-Train, coach, and develop culinary team members on food preparation, batch cooking, equipment operation, safe food handling, sanitation, and service standards.

-Establish and maintain cleaning, sanitation, and equipment maintenance schedules for all kitchen, storage, and service areas.

-Ensure all team members follow established procedures and complete assigned cleaning and maintenance responsibilities.

-Manage food and non-food inventory while maintaining appropriate product levels, controlling costs, and minimizing waste.

-Monitor purchasing, receiving, storage, product rotation, and vendor quality to support operational efficiency.

-Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations, Company policies, and department sanitation procedures.

-Partner with the front-of-house and account leadership teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.

-Participate in departmental meetings, staff development initiatives, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For:

-Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field, or equivalent culinary experience.

-Three to five years of progressive, hands-on culinary or kitchen management experience in a high-volume environment.

-Experience leading high-volume, complex corporate dining or foodservice operations is highly desirable.

-Extensive catering, buffet, deli, and institutional foodservice experience preferred.

-Strong background in batch cooking, production planning, and high-volume meal service.

-Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly alongside the culinary team.

-Comprehensive knowledge of culinary trends, menu development, food production, sanitation, food cost control, waste reduction, and presentation.

-Strong communication, organization, leadership, and team-building skills.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook, email, and internet applications.

-ServSafe certification highly preferred.

Apply to Restaurant Associates 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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_RA.pdf

Req ID: 1590512

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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