Sous Chef - NFL Cafe / Corporate Dining (NYC)

Restaurant Associates

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 83,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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 is seeking a Sous Chef for the NFL Cafe in NYC to support culinary operations, with an elevated program for premier clients. The role is on a Monday–Friday schedule with indicative 6 a.m.–4 p.m.

shifts, some weekends during NFL season, and a competitive salary plus benefits. You'll assist the Executive Chef, contribute to menu planning, and oversee catering events while upholding high standards in production, sanitation, and presentation.

Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience.
Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
Catering experience is a plus.
High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable.
Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful.
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
Strong client and customer relationship-building skills.
ServSafe certification - highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Produces culinary creations for the account; cafe, catering, and fine dining service.
Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and executes catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume operations

Catering experience

Food cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

Office proficiency

Client relationships

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef - NFL Cafe / Corporate Dining (NYC)

Salary: $75,000 - $82,500/ Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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!

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Job Summary:

Working as a Sous Chef at the NFL Cafe in NYC, you will be responsible for supporting the culinary operations. This is a Premier Client Café offering an elevated food program with higher-end standards.

This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule (requires availability from 6 a.m.- 4 p.m., with some weekends required during NFL Season), a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

Produces culinary creations for the account; cafe, catering, and fine dining service.
Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and executes catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account

Preferred Qualifications:

A.S. or equivalent experience
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet
Strong client and customer relationship-building skills
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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/

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