Chef de Cuisine

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Union Square Events in Washington DC region seeks a senior culinary leader to oversee multiple outlets, nurture the F&B program, and drive recipe development with the Executive Chef and Creative Director.

The role requires strong leadership of Sous Chefs for production and on-site execution, staff training, and quality control across high-volume operations, with a focus on safety and cost controls. Union Square Events offers extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years culinary experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions is a plus
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Batch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferred
• ServSafe Certified

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple outlets and understand and nurture the company core values and F&B program
• Develop and implement new recipes, culinary activations, and menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Creative Director
• Work with Sous Chefs to direct production and on-site execution of new recipes
• Work with Sous Chefs to oversee all service and training of cooks and porters
• Facilitate and conduct training with Sous Chefs as needed with BOH teams at facility and on-site
• Maintain quality control and standards of production
• Serve as a resource and liaison with sales executives for event-specific R&D projects
• Collaborate with Culinary Team and Purchasing Manager for recipes, sourcing, and price verification
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to identify and source with new vendors
• Work with Creative Director and Executive Chef to determine development calendar and promote new items
• Support special projects including tasting, high-level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots
• Be familiar with safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness

Job description

Located at the JW Mariott in DC

Summary:

• Oversee multiple outlets andmust understand and nurture the company core values and F&B program.
• Develop and implement new recipes, culinary activations, and menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Creative Director.
• Work with Sous Chefs to direct production and on-site execution of new recipes.
• Work with Sous Chefs to oversee all service and training of cooks and porters.
• Facilitate and conduct training with Sous Chefs as needed with BOH teams at facility and on-site.
• Works collaboratively with the Sous Chefs to maintain quality control and standards of production.
• Serve as a resource and liaison collaborating with sales executives alongside the Executive Chef and Creative Director for event-specific R&D projects, and offer help finding alternative solutions for menu requests.
• Collaborate with Culinary Team and Purchasing Manager to build out recipes, source, and price verify for newly developed items to meet both development and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to identify and source with new vendors as needed.
• Work with Creative Director and Executive Chef to determine development calendar and internally promote new items internally.
• Supports special projects when needed with projects including but not limited to: (tasting, high-level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots).
• Be familiar with and help maintain all safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness requirements.

Serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef

• Assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and development

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years culinary experience

Minimum of 3 years experience, depending upon formal degree or training

• Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions is a plus
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Batch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferred
• ServSafe Certified

Union Square Events is a member of Compass Group USA

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 at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Union Square Events

Nearest Major Market:

Washington DC

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Food Service, Chef, Culinary, Banquet, Hospitality