Executive Chef II - Corporate Dining (Newark, DE)

Compass Group USA; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Newark, DE, seeks an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for JP Morgan Chase, delivering restaurant-quality dining in a premier corporate setting.

The role is Monday–Friday with no weekend schedule, overseeing ~30 culinary professionals, ensuring food safety, and driving an upscale culinary program with high-touch hospitality.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience is required.
• Experience in luxury hotels, fine dining or premier corporate dining environments.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end catering events from intimate meetings to large corporate functions.
• Plan regular and modified menus and oversee a culinary team of ~30 staff.
• Maintain standardized recipes, portions, and daily production worksheets.
• Train staff on safety, sanitation and safety compliance.
• Oversee inventory management and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team management

High-volume catering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Executive Chef II - Corporate Dining (Newark, DE)

Position Title:Executive Chef II - Corporate Dining (Newark, DE)

Salary:$85,000 - $95,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan Eligible + Benefits

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:

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at JP Morgan Chase in Newark, DE. This premier corporate dining account serves a discerning executive clientele and features a full-service café, licensed Starbucks, and a robust conference center catering operation, delivering elevated hospitality and exceptional culinary experiences each day. The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, innovation, and service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This role is responsible for driving an upscale culinary program that blends restaurant-quality dining with seamless, high-touch corporate hospitality.

This is a Monday–Friday position with no weekend schedule, offering an outstanding opportunity to build an innovative culinary program while enjoying exceptional work-life balance in one of the industry's most prestigious corporate dining environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the successful execution of numerous high-end catering events, from intimate executive meetings to large-scale corporate functions.
• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines,
• Leads and manages a culinary team of approximately 30 culinary professionals.
• 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:

• The ideal candidate is a dynamic, hands-on culinary leader with experience in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, private clubs, or premier corporate dining environments.
• Must be passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional catering for executive meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Minimum of five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience required
• Catering experience is required
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• 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
• 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.