Executive Chef - Elite Corporate Dining & Catering

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; 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

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a Senior Executive Chef in Manhattan to lead high-end dining and catering for distinguished clients. Based in New York City, you will mentor a culinary team, set the tone for elite accounts, and travel up to 25% to support non-local locations.

This role combines innovation, discretion, and flawless execution for premier corporate settings. You will oversee menu development, cost controls, sustainability initiatives, and executive-facing services, while partnering

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive leadership in high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate dining.
• Proven expertise in executive-level catering and client-facing culinary environments.
• Strong business acumen with impeccable kitchen fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of food trends, presentation, sustainability, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Confident communicator who thrives working with executives and professional clientele.
• Proficient with culinary and business technology platforms.
• ServSafe Certification (required or obtainable).

Responsibilities

• Elevated, restaurant-caliber dining standards across corporate dining, boardroom meals, and events.
• Refined menu development aligned with a professional law firm environment.
• Boardroom and high-touch catering excellence with precise execution.
• Inspirational team leadership through training and development.
• Operational discipline in purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Culinary strategy and continuous improvement based on data and feedback.
• Lead sustainability and wellness initiatives without compromising flavor.
• Client-facing communication to articulate culinary intent to leadership and guests.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive catering

Client-facing

Food cost controls

Sustainability

Sanitation

Communicating with executives

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a Senior Executive Chef in Manhattan to lead high-end dining and catering for distinguished clients. Based in New York City, you will mentor a culinary team, set the tone for elite accounts, and travel up to 25% to support non-local locations.

This role combines innovation, discretion, and flawless execution for premier corporate settings. You will oversee menu development, cost controls, sustainability initiatives, and executive-facing services, while partnering