Sous Chef - High-Volume Corporate Catering Lead

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City seeks a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a corporate dining facility. You will assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking of menu items, develop daily menus, and support ordering and catering events.

This role offers opportunities to grow skills, take on leadership, and advance within a dynamic team valued for creativity and passion for food.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience preferred depending on training.
• Experience with high-volume kitchens and catering required.
• Excellent knowledge of food trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Kitchen management

Catering experience

High-volume kitchens

Supervisory

Culinary skills

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York City seeks a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a corporate dining facility. You will assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking of menu items, develop daily menus, and support ordering and catering events.

This role offers opportunities to grow skills, take on leadership, and advance within a dynamic team valued for creativity and passion for food.