Senior Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a Senior Executive Chef in Manhattan to lead high-end dining and catering for distinguished clients. Based in New York City, you will mentor a culinary team, set the tone for elite accounts, and travel up to 25% to support non-local locations.

This role combines innovation, discretion, and flawless execution for premier corporate settings. You will oversee menu development, cost controls, sustainability initiatives, and executive-facing services, while partnering

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive leadership in high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate dining.
• Proven expertise in executive-level catering and client-facing culinary environments.
• Strong business acumen with impeccable kitchen fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of food trends, presentation, sustainability, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Confident communicator who thrives working with executives and professional clientele.
• Proficient with culinary and business technology platforms.
• ServSafe Certification (required or obtainable).

Responsibilities

• Elevated, restaurant-caliber dining standards across corporate dining, boardroom meals, and events.
• Refined menu development aligned with a professional law firm environment.
• Boardroom and high-touch catering excellence with precise execution.
• Inspirational team leadership through training and development.
• Operational discipline in purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Culinary strategy and continuous improvement based on data and feedback.
• Lead sustainability and wellness initiatives without compromising flavor.
• Client-facing communication to articulate culinary intent to leadership and guests.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive catering

Client-facing

Food cost controls

Sustainability

Sanitation

Communicating with executives

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary:$120,000 - $130,000

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

This role is designed for a chef whose craft, leadership, and professionalism match the expectations of Manhattan’s most discerning clientele.

You’ll bring innovation and relevance to settings that demand discretion, sophistication, and flawless execution—while mentoring a team and setting the culinary tone for the entire account.

As Senior Executive Chef, you will be a member of the Flik Aces team, supporting and/or managing Flik accounts. Being based in New York City, you will mainly support units in the Tri-State region. Additionally, you will be assigned to support non-local Flik locations requiring up to 25% travel. Ace schedules vary each week based on business needs. The majority of the assignments fall between Monday through Friday. There will be periodic evening, weekend and holiday assignments given with advance notice.

What You’ll Lead

• Elevated, Restaurant‑Caliber Dining
  Establish and maintain high culinary standards across corporate dining, boardroom meals, and bespoke catering for clients and executive events.

• Refined Menu Development
  Create seasonally driven, health‑forward, and trend‑relevant menus that align with a professional law firm environment—elegant, thoughtful, and impeccably executed.

• Boardroom & High‑Touch Catering Excellence
  Oversee complex, detail‑driven catering experiences where timing, presentation, and precision are non‑negotiable.

• Inspirational Team Leadership
  Train, mentor, and develop a culinary team with a focus on professionalism, consistency, and pride in craft.

• Operational Discipline
  Manage purchasing, inventory, production systems, and food cost controls with the rigor expected in elite corporate accounts.

• Culinary Strategy & Continuous Improvement
  Analyze performance trends, guest feedback, and operational data to continually refine and elevate the program.

• Corporate Social Responsibility
  Lead sustainability, responsible sourcing, seasonality, and wellness initiatives—without sacrificing flavor or creativity.

• Client‑Facing Confidence
  Demonstrate deep knowledge of every menu item and clearly articulate culinary intent to firm leadership, clients, and guests.

The Ideal Candidate

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of progressive leadership in high‑end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate dining
• Proven expertise in executive‑level catering and client‑facing culinary environments
• Strong business acumen with impeccable kitchen fundamentals
• Deep understanding of food trends, presentation, sustainability, sanitation, and cost controls
• Confident communicator who thrives working with executives and professional clientele
• Proficient with culinary and business technology platforms
• ServSafe® Certification (required or obtainable)

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Flik Hospitality 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

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.

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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/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group