Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates Corp.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations for a high-profile corporate dining account, delivering restaurant-quality à la carte dining in a professional setting with a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, and team leadership, upholding safety, hospitality, and presentation standards in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knife skills and commitment to culinary craftsmanship.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, production, and cost controls.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in preparation and cooking of menu offerings.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal initiatives.
• Execute high-quality à la carte and plated meals with presentation standards.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, receiving, and product control.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, consistency, and portions.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Knife skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef

Salary: $68,000 - $72,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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

Are you a culinary professional who enjoys creating exceptional food experiences while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? We are seeking a Sous Chef to support the daily culinary operations of a high-profile corporate dining account. This role offers the opportunity to execute elevated, restaurant-quality à la carte dining in a professional corporate environment, with a schedule that is primarily Monday through Friday.

As Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, and team leadership while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of a variety of menu offerings.


• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal culinary initiatives.


• Execute high-quality à la carte and plated meal service while maintaining presentation standards.


• Assist with ordering, inventory management, receiving, and product control.


• Monitor food quality, freshness, consistency, and portion standards.


• Support labor and food cost management initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.


• Help implement new culinary programs and promotions in partnership with culinary and marketing teams.


• Train, coach, and support kitchen associates to foster a positive and productive work environment.


• Lead daily kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.


• Strong knife skills and a commitment to culinary craftsmanship.


• Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team while maintaining high standards.


• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, production, food cost controls, and presentation standards.


• Ability to organize production schedules and coordinate kitchen workflow.


• Experience training, coaching, and developing culinary staff.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.


• Prior experience working in reputable New York City restaurants or similarly high-volume, chef-driven culinary environments.


• Experience in corporate dining, restaurants, hotels, healthcare, education, or related food service operations.


• ServSafe Certification or equivalent Department of Health certification.


• A passion for hospitality and a desire to be a leader and role model within the kitchen.

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, 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