EXECUTIVE CHEF

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Executive Chef at Restaurant Associates in New York City leads all culinary operations for a premier corporate dining account, overseeing a small hands-on team and delivering exceptional food quality and hospitality for about 250 guests.

You will manage inventory, purchasing, cost controls, sanitation, and HACCP compliance, while collaborating with the client and internal teams to develop seasonal menus and execute high-volume catering and events.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Experience in premier corporate dining, upscale hospitality, fine dining, catering, or contract foodservice preferred.
• Proven high‑volume production and catering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and account expenditures.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, menu development, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and client-service skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food experiences and advancing culinary programs within a premier foodservice organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct all culinary operations for the account, including café, catering, special events, and client dining programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Build strong partnerships with the client, account leadership, and internal stakeholders to align culinary programs with business needs and guest expectations.
• Create innovative, seasonal, and market‑relevant menus that reflect the client’s culture and elevate the corporate dining experience.
• Oversee high‑volume production, food quality, presentation, portion control, and execution across all service platforms.
• Manage food and labor costs, control expenditures, and drive overall financial performance.
• Direct purchasing, receiving, inventory management, product quality, and waste‑reduction initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and culinary leadership to launch new culinary, wellness, sustainability, and hospitality programs.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously identify opportunities to improve quality, service, efficiency, and innovation.
• Support the planning and execution of premium catering, executive dining, and special client events.

Skills

Leadership

Client-service

Menu development

Food safety

Cost control

High-volume production

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Salary: $90,000-$105,000

Position Title

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package and Bonus Incentive Plan offered

Job Summary

As the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations for a premier corporate dining account in NYC featuring a complimentary food program serving approximately 250 guests. You will oversee a small, hands‑on culinary team responsible for all daily food production, menu execution, catering, and special events.

This highly visible role requires extensive client interaction and the ability to build strong partnerships while delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, service, and hospitality. The Executive Chef will manage culinary operations, inventory, purchasing, cost controls, food safety, sanitation, and the implementation of innovative programs aligned with the client’s expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all culinary operations for the account, including café, catering, special events, and client dining programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Build strong partnerships with the client, account leadership, and internal stakeholders to align culinary programs with business needs and guest expectations.
• Create innovative, seasonal, and market‑relevant menus that reflect the client’s culture and elevate the corporate dining experience.
• Oversee high‑volume production, food quality, presentation, portion control, and execution across all service platforms.
• Manage food and labor costs, control expenditures, and drive overall financial performance.
• Direct purchasing, receiving, inventory management, product quality, and waste‑reduction initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and culinary leadership to launch new culinary, wellness, sustainability, and hospitality programs.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously identify opportunities to improve quality, service, efficiency, and innovation.
• Support the planning and execution of premium catering, executive dining, and special client events.

What We're Looking For

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Experience in premier corporate dining, upscale hospitality, fine dining, catering, or contract foodservice preferred.
• Proven high‑volume production and catering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and account expenditures.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, menu development, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and client-service skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food experiences and advancing culinary programs within a premier foodservice organization.

Company

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Background Screening

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

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

Other Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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. 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

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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