Chef Manager

Union Square Events; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

commuter benefits

Job summary

Union Square Events in the United States seeks a Chef Manager to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility. You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu development, and coordinate with the Executive Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and on-time service for events.

The role emphasizes cost controls, catering event production, and program rollouts with marketing and culinary teams; strong emphasis on high-volume, diverse catering and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Catering experience required.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Must have catering experience and high-volume kitchen leadership.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Handles a mix of grab-and-go, coffee bar and related services.

Skills

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Client satisfaction focus

Education

AS or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Email

Internet

Job description

Position Title: Chef Manager

Salary: $95,000 to $105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Working as the Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

Assists theExecutive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account

Assists with planning and creating menus

Produces and execute catering events

Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

A mixture of Grab and go, coffee bar and more

Preferred Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience

Retail Experience preferred

Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

Catering experience a, must

High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

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; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.