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About the Role
The Executive Chef (EC) is a multi-unit culinary leader responsible for the success of multi-unit café operations, ensuring the delivery of an innovative Food Program. The EC collaborates with various cross-functional teams and acts as an ambassador for the Food Program.
Responsibilities
- Deliver delicious, high-quality meals and engaging guest experiences.
- Foster talent development and training within culinary teams.
- Manage workplace and food safety standards.
- Oversee financial management, including food and labor costs, to meet budgetary expectations.
- Drive diverse and inclusive associate engagement.
- Display comprehensive leadership and accountability.
- Participate in client and company initiatives, including menu planning and recipe development.
- Act as a role model and inspire culinary teams.
- Implement strategies and process improvements for necessary change management.
- Hold teams accountable for accurate and high-quality work.
- Use preferred development and mentoring techniques.
- Communicate honestly and accurately with all stakeholders.
- Recognize and reward individual and team achievements.
- Encourage and support culinary associate development, including performance reviews and coaching.
- Drive associate participation in job-related training.
- Cultivate an inclusive and diverse team culture.
- Guide onboarding processes and support HR in interviews.
- Direct teams to meet and exceed Core Performance Expectations.
- Ensure compliance with company programs, procedures, and philosophies.
- Create balanced cycle menus that meet client needs.
- Oversee café operations, including pre- and post-food production processes.
- Ensure cafés use and follow recipes for high-quality meals.
- Monitor daily TASTE procedures and protocols.
- Ensure accurate food descriptions, including allergies and sensitivities.
- Lead teams in efficiency and accuracy using Mobius and Webrition.
- Present 'Daily Tens' meetings effectively.
- Coordinate work efforts with other teams and departments.
- Support the development and implementation of new concepts and programs.
- Provide support for catering, cafés, and new builds/renovations.
- Report and collaborate on equipment repair and maintenance.
- Ensure teams work within budget while maintaining program standards.
- Manage and monitor labor, food, and operation costs.
- Maximize the use of company tools and systems for optimal performance.
- Lead teams in placing proper orders and sourcing local/seasonal foods.
- Create work efficiencies and leverage GPAK integration for cost savings.
- Contribute to quarterly equipment replacement needs (CAPEX).
- Ensure workplace safety standards are consistently met.
- Collaborate with Workplace Safety Manager on program adherence and training.
- Ensure food safety standards are consistently met, including allergen management.
- Collaborate with Food Safety Manager on program adherence and training.
- Report injuries, accidents, and/or foodborne illnesses accurately and timely.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years’ culinary supervisory experience in a high-volume, quality food service establishment.
- Highly developed culinary skills with comfort in traditional, modern, and multi-ethnic cuisines.
- Ability to create new, innovating, and exciting dishes within guidelines.
- Proven track record in leadership, including coaching and teaching skills.
- Ability to proactively solve problems and work independently or in teams effectively.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, utilize reporting platforms, and meet financial goals.
- Ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and interact with all levels within the organization.
- Proficient in computer and technical skills, working knowledge of Google Suite programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to read, regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Problem-solving
- Budget management
- Communication
- Motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
- Google Suite
- Confidentiality
- Food safety
- Workplace safety
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Financial management
- Talent development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Team performance management
- Planning
- Execution
- Collaboration
- Support
- Catering
- Purchasing
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 4 years’ culinary supervisory experience
Education Level
- Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred, or equivalent work experience
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 - $140,000 / 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 museums, performing arts centers, and corporations.
- Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work.
- Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.
- Learn More about the Compass Story.
Equal Opportunity
- Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
- Compass is 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.
- This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
- 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.
- 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.