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About the Role
As a member of the Ace Team, you will support and/or manage Flik accounts, primarily in the Tri-State region, with up to 25% travel to non-local locations. This role involves supporting units and may include periodic evening, weekend, and holiday assignments with advance notice. The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creating exceptional dining experiences, and will oversee all culinary functions including menu development, food production, purchasing, inventory, and financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Develop creative, seasonal menus that balance culinary innovation, guest preferences, and operational efficiency.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary associates to build a high-performing team.
- Oversee high-volume food production, catering, and special events.
- Manage purchasing, inventory, food costs, and operating expenses while meeting financial goals.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with marketing and culinary teams to introduce new menus, promotions, and culinary programs.
- Monitor kitchen operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and guest satisfaction.
- Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and culinary excellence.
- Build strong relationships with clients, guests, and operational leadership.
Requirements
- Three to five years of culinary management experience in corporate dining, restaurants, hotels, higher education, or similar food service environments.
- Strong background in high-volume food production and catering operations required.
- Proven experience managing food costs, purchasing, inventory, and financial performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Extensive knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, presentation, and culinary trends.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
- Passion for culinary innovation, hospitality, and continuous improvement.
Skills
- Culinary degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team development
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Presentation
- Culinary trends
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- HACCP standards
Location
- New York City
- Tri-State region
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of culinary management experience
Education Level
- Culinary degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- 90000 - 100000 /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
- Flik is a member of Compass Group USA.
- Compass Group 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.
- Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
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.