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About the Role

Support the culinary operations for a premier executive dining and corporate hospitality account in NYC, delivering an elevated dining experience for executives, clients, and distinguished guests. This hands-on leadership role partners closely with the Senior Executive Chef to execute sophisticated, restaurant-quality cuisine while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, consistency, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily food production across executive dining, conference services, and catering events.
Lead and develop the culinary team.
Maintain food safety and operational excellence.
Assist with purchasing and inventory management.
Contribute to innovative menu development.
Assist the Sr. Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures.
Assist the Sr. Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
Produce and execute catering events.
Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of progressive, hands-on culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale corporate dining, executive dining, fine dining, or luxury hospitality environment.
Demonstrated experience executing high-profile catering events, with the ability to deliver exceptional service and culinary excellence in an executive corporate dining or luxury hospitality environment.
High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience preferred.
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, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Skills

Culinary leadership
Catering event execution
Food production
Team leadership
Food safety
Operational excellence
Purchasing
Inventory management
Menu development
Cost controls
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Outlook
Email
Internet

Location

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

3+ years of culinary leadership experience

Salary/Compensations

$75000 - $80000/ year

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

Restaurant Associates is 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.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.