Senior Executive Chef

Flik Hospitality Group; 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

This chef role is based in New York City and seeks a culinary leader whose craft, professionalism, and client‑facing excellence meet Manhattan’s discerning standards. You will support corporate dining, boardroom meals, and bespoke events across the Tri‑State region.

Expect travel up to 25% to non‑local Flik locations with Monday–Friday assignments and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $130,000, with comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Executive catering

Menu development

Client-facing communication

Food trend knowledge

Team training

Budgeting / cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

Education

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

Culinary degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Summary

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

Based in New York City, you will primarily support units in the Tri‑State region. Additionally, you may be assigned to support non‑local Flik locations requiring up to 25% travel. Assignments are typically Monday through Friday, with periodic evening, weekend, and holiday assignments given with advance notice.

Compensation

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Additional Information

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, refer to the wage transparency information available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf.

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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. 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, in a manner consistent with 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.