EXECUTIVE CHEF - NYC

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a premier corporate dining program, delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and hospitality standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, 5+ years of high-volume culinary leadership, strong menu development and food-cost management, and the ability to mentor a team in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a salary range of $100,000-$115,000 per year and comprehensive benefits as part

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume dining or catering.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food-cost management, and labor planning.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily culinary operations across services and events.
• Maintain standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, and portioning.
• Develop creative menus aligned with corporate programs and guidelines.
• Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, production, portion control, and waste.
• Lead, train, and mentor the culinary team; balance hands-on leadership with strategic planning.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Team development

Food safety

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title:EXECUTIVE CHEF - NYC

Salary:$100,000-$115,000/ Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation:

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:

Join Restaurant Associates as an Executive Chef at a premier corporate dining serving a global investment firm in NYC. In this exciting role, you will lead all culinary operations for a high-profile dining program, delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and hospitality standards. The ideal candidate brings expertise across diverse cuisines and culinary techniques, a passion for innovation, and experience executing elevated corporate dining experiences, including weekly Chef Table programs and company-sponsored culinary initiatives.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, develop and execute menus aligned with corporate programs and guidelines, and mentor a culinary team committed to excellence. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance operational discipline with creativity while consistently exceeding guest expectations in a premier workplace dining setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily culinary operations, including café service, production, grab-and-go, catering, and special events.
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, portioning, and overall execution.
• Develop creative, seasonal, and guest-focused menus while balancing operational feasibility and food-cost objectives.
• Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, production, portion control, and waste to achieve established financial targets.
• Establish effective production and prep plans based on forecasted volume, participation, and catering needs.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, allergen, labeling, storage, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop the culinary team while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Provide hands‑on leadership during peak service periods and ensure all culinary stations are properly prepared and supported.
• Oversee culinary execution for catering, executive meetings, VIP functions, and special events, ensuring elevated presentation and service standards.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and catering/operations teams on menus, financial performance, staffing, client requests, and operational priorities.
• Engage with guests and clients, respond to feedback, and continuously identify opportunities to improve the culinary program.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, clean, and service‑ready culinary operation at all times.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume corporate dining, hospitality, catering, or a comparable operation.
• Strong experience in menu development, food-cost management, purchasing, inventory, production planning, and labor management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols.
• Experience executing high-level catering and executive/VIP events preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a hands‑on management approach.

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.

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

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic 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

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, 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

Req ID:1576906

Restaurant Associates