Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is hiring a Sous Chef in New York, NY. This role involves managing the Culinary Department operations, implementing new recipes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Culinary Arts and 2-3 years of kitchen experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to three years of culinary/kitchen experience, depending on formal education.
• ServSafe certification is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support company core values and food & beverage program.
• Assist in implementing new recipes and culinary activations.
• Direct production and on-site execution of new recipes with the Executive Chef.
• Facilitate training with BOH teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and safe food preparation practices.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Food Safety Standards

Staff Training

Education

Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Summary

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department at a facility.

Key Responsibilities

• A management role, supporting the company core values and F&B program.
• Assist in implementing new recipes, culinary activations, and menu items in collaboration with the Executive Production Chef.
• Work with the Executive Chef to direct production and on‑site execution of new recipes.
• Facilitate and conduct training with the Executive Chef and BOH teams as needed.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain quality control and production standards.
• Support special projects such as tastings, high‑level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation.
• Assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, sanitation, counseling, coaching, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree or certificate in Culinary Arts.
• Minimum two to three years of culinary/kitchen experience, depending on formal education.
• ServSafe certification.

Compensation

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Additional Information

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.