EXECUTIVE CHEF - NYC

Restaurant Associates

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 115,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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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 is seeking 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, strong menu development, food-cost discipline, and mentoring a culinary team to consistently exceed guest expectations in a high-profile workplace dining setting.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
Strong expertise in menu development and food-cost management.
Proven ability to lead 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily culinary operations across all service lines.
Maintain standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, portioning, and overall execution.
Develop seasonal menus aligned with corporate programs.
Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, production, portion control, and waste.
Establish production and prep plans based on forecasted volume.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, allergen labeling, and regulatory compliance.
Lead, train, schedule, and develop the culinary team with hands-on leadership during peak service.
Oversee catering, executive meetings, VIP events, ensuring elevated presentation and service.
Collaborate with General Manager and catering/operations on menus and staffing.
Engage with guests and clients, respond to feedback, identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain an organized, efficient, clean, and service-ready culinary operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Purchasing & inventory

Labor management

Food safety & sanitation

VIP events experience

Team development

Job description

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!

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.

Position Title

EXECUTIVE CHEF - NYC

Salary

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

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.

Employer Information

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Disclaimer

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.

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