Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Descripción de la vacante

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Sous Chef for our CoStar account to support a dynamic corporate dining program known for high-quality food and hospitality. This role emphasizes menu development, catering event execution, and leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

You will help grow the catering program, collaborate with culinary leadership and marketing, and maintain high standards while serving a professional client environment.

Formación

• Sous chef leadership experience in high-volume environments.
• Catering event planning, production, and execution experience.
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines and service styles.

Responsabilidades

• Support the overall success of the food program and daily culinary operations.
• Coordinate preparation and presentation of food across outlets and catering events.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Lead and develop a team of back-of-house staff through coaching and training.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety.

Conocimientos

Sous Chef Experience

Catering Experience

Menu Planning

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Microsoft Excel

Educación

Culinary Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

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! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A!

Job Summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at CoStar, supporting a dynamic corporate dining program known for high-quality food, hospitality, and exceptional guest experiences. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a culinary operation that values creativity, consistency, and service excellence while serving a professional client environment.

A key focus of this position will be helping to build and grow the catering program at the account. Working alongside culinary leadership, you'll play an important role in planning and executing catering events, developing diverse menu offerings, and ensuring every guest experience reflects the high standards of Restaurant Associates. This position also provides a primarily Monday-Friday schedule, with limited evenings, weekends, and holidays required for select catering events.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall success of the food program and daily culinary operations.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation, production, and presentation of food across multiple service outlets and catering events.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and implementation of seasonal and innovative culinary offerings.
• Partner with culinary and marketing teams to roll out new programs and dining initiatives.
• Help lead and develop a team of approximately 11 back-of-house associates through coaching, training, and day-to-day support.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, production planning, and cost control initiatives.
• Prepare and manage production sheets to ensure efficient execution of service.
• Support catering operations, including event preparation, execution, and culinary presentation.
• Foster a guest-focused culture that prioritizes hospitality, responsiveness, and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client expectations, and local health department regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational success.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Cook, or similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong catering experience, including planning, production, and execution of events.
• Diverse culinary knowledge with the ability to work across a variety of cuisines, preparation techniques, and service styles.
• Experience in corporate dining, restaurants, hotels, hospitality, or other high-volume foodservice environments.
• A guest-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service excellence.
• Ability to lead, motivate, train, and support culinary team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, inventory management, and cost controls.
• Experience with menu planning, production scheduling, and kitchen organization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification is a plus.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience welcomed.

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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/

Associates At Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Restaurant Associates

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