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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations at Morgan Stanley, a premier corporate dining account in NYC. This role is responsible for creating and executing curated menus, ensuring seamless back-of-house operations, maintaining the highest food quality and Department of Health standards, meeting client expectations, and leading the culinary team to deliver consistent, efficient service. The Sous Chef also leads, trains, and develops the back-of-house team while driving operational excellence and delivering an exceptional dining experience for clients and guests. This is a Monday–Friday position offering an excellent work-life balance in a high-end corporate dining environment.

Responsibilities

Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
Assists with planning and creating menus.
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5 years of hands-on related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
Experience in corporate dining, hotels, fine dining restaurants, and/or related food service operations preferred.
Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
ServSafe or NY Department of Health Certification is preferred.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Supervisory skills
Leadership skills
Training skills
Management skills
Coaching skills

Location

Work Type

Monday–Friday
Corporate Dining

Experience Level

1 year at the management level
5 years of hands-on related culinary experience

Education Level

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$70000 - $80000/Yr.

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

About the Company

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!
Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.