Executive Chef - Fine dining (NYC)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations for a fine dining premier corporate dining program. This highly visible leadership role delivers hospitality excellence across cafe services, executive dining, and high-end catering while upholding food safety and cost controls.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in fine dining, strong managerial skills in a fast-paced corporate setting, and a passion for guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management in high-volume operation
• Extensive catering experience
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience is a must
• Knowledge of current food/catering trends, cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient with computers; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards; uses production worksheets and waste logs
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and equipment operation
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas
• Maintains inventory within guidelines and ensures availability of products
• Decides on leftover food usage within company guidelines
• Complies with health, safety, and sanitation regulations and audits
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings
• Represents the program in client-facing activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Culinary leadership

Catering experience

Food safety & sanitation

Menu planning

Staff training

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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:

As the Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations for a fine dining premier corporate dining program in NYC. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for delivering an exceptional hospitality experience across café services, executive dining, and high-end corporate catering while maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Success in this role requires experience in fine dining, hands-on, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, is passionate about hospitality, and is committed to delivering consistently outstanding food quality, presentation, and guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products, staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications/ Must Haves:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience in a high-volume, complex foodservice operation highly desirable
• Extensive catering experience required
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

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.