Head Chef

Global Relay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef in their vibrant Manhattan office, where you will play a key role in catering for a growing team of over 200 employees. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise by preparing high-quality meals and managing catering events for executives and special guests. With a focus on creativity and innovation, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and collaboration. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Subsidized Meals

Qualifications

• 2 years Culinary Arts degree or equivalent with 5 years of experience.
• Experience as a Sous Chef with managerial duties and VIP catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily breakfast and lunch menus for office staff.
• Manage inventory, food safety plans, and cleanliness of kitchen and lounge.
• Prepare and manage food costing and create personalized menus for events.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Management

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Leadership

Catering Experience

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

SAP Concur

Job description

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Who we are:
For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

We encourage you to apply if your qualifications and experience are a good fit for any of our openings.

Your role:
Global Relay is seeking a Chef for its corporate office in Manhattan as part of its offering to an eventual full-time staff of 250 employees at this location. Along with breakfast and lunch service for staff, the candidate will be responsible for executive client event breakfast and lunch meetings as well as on-site event catering.

Candidates for this position must be professional and courteous, with experience dealing with the public. This is an in-kitchen role within a professional work environment. The successful applicant will be proficient in all aspects of operating a professional kitchen, assuming responsibility and ownership of key functions. You will be responsible for satisfying a variety of needs for Global Relay’s lounge and related areas.

Your responsibilities:

• Planning, preparation, execution, and service of a daily breakfast and lunch menu for approximately 200+ office staff. (Currently, the staff is 30.)
• Working closely with the Office Manager and Global Executive Chef
• Planning and preparing working breakfasts and lunches for executives and VIP guests
• Planning and executing corporate catering events for internal staff and guests
• Demonstrating and implementing proper cooking techniques to achieve high-quality finished products
• Providing appropriate presentation and service of finished products to staff
• Proven experience in hiring, training, and supervising junior staff
• Creating and maintaining food safety plans
• Implementing and supervising proper food safety and sanitation techniques per NYC DOH standards
• Ensuring proper cooling, storage, and hot holding of food items
• Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of the lounge, kitchen, and equipment daily
• Managing and tracking inventory effectively
• Creating order lists, guides, and par sheets
• Sourcing and networking with industry vendors for food items
• Procuring required food and supplies from wholesalers and produce markets
• Ensuring the lounge is stocked with daily supplies
• Preparing and managing food costing and analysis
• Preparing expense reports via SAP Concur
• Maintaining equipment properly and scheduling servicing
• Creating personalized a la carte menus for executive clients and special events

About you:

• 2-year Culinary Arts degree or equivalent with 5 years of work experience
• NYC DOG Food Safety Certification
• Experience as a Sous Chef with managerial duties including leadership, ordering, food costing, and vendor relationships
• Experience in a high-volume environment
• VIP catering experience is an asset

Compensation:

Global Relay offers a pay range in compliance with pay transparency laws. Salary is determined based on expertise, skills, education, and experience. The expected annual base salary for this role in New York is $80,000—$110,000 USD. Our comprehensive rewards include health benefits, paid time off, bonuses, a 401(k) plan, and perks like subsidized meals and more.

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. You’ll receive mentoring, coaching, and support to reach your career goals. Be part of a culture that rewards creativity and perseverance, working alongside talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering reasonable adjustments and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.

Learn more about us at www.globalrelay.com.