Senior Sous Chef — High-Volume NYC Catering

Compass Group USA; New York; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC seeks a hands-on Sous Chef for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account. You will help lead daily kitchen operations, oversee production, ensure top-quality food, presentation, and service, and collaborate with the culinary team on menu development and event execution.

The ideal candidate has progressive kitchen management experience in high-volume environments, strong leadership, and a proven ability to mentor hourly staff, manage costs, and exceed client

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience in high-volume operations.
• Ability to lead and mentor hourly culinary staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to uphold high standards.
• Assist with menu development and culinary innovation for events.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and production planning.
• Lead and train hourly staff, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Coordinate catered events and elevated dining experiences.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with account leadership and corporate culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost controls

Staff training

Food safety

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Restaurant Associates in NYC seeks a hands-on Sous Chef for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account. You will help lead daily kitchen operations, oversee production, ensure top-quality food, presentation, and service, and collaborate with the culinary team on menu development and event execution.

The ideal candidate has progressive kitchen management experience in high-volume environments, strong leadership, and a proven ability to mentor hourly staff, manage costs, and exceed client