Sous Chef- Corporate Dining

Compass Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of dining and event catering as a Sous Chef, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality culinary experiences for a premier corporate client. This exciting position involves menu planning, supervising food preparation, and managing a team of associates. Enjoy a desirable Monday through Friday schedule with occasional evening shifts. Be part of a dynamic team that values quality and creativity in the culinary arts, and contribute to memorable dining experiences in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• Experience in luxury hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in managing cost controls.
• Plan and create menus for catering events.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Cost Control

Food Presentation

Team Management

ServSafe Certification

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef- Corporate Dining

Pay 12

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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

Working as a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in the successful operation and production of R/A quality food for a premier corporate client. This role focuses on catering and cafe services. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You will be responsible for the management of hourly associates.

This position offers a desirable Monday through Friday daytime schedule. *Occasional evenings required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and executes catering events
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of related experience
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Experience in a luxury hospitality environment preferred.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1413531

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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