Sr. Chef Manager

Restaurant Associates Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates Corp. is seeking a Senior Chef Manager in New York City to oversee all back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a premier corporate dining account.

You will lead a high-end dining and catering program, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, service, and guest experiences across daily dining, meetings, and special events. The role includes menu development, catering execution, inventory management, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, financial

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting.
• Experience in a corporate dining setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a premier corporate dining account.
• Lead a high-end dining and catering program with focus on quality, presentation, service, and guest experience.
• Manage menu development, catering execution, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Management

High-volume Dining

Corporate Dining

Leadership

Menu Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS Systems

Job description

Salary: $80,000-$85,000

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sr. Chef Manager

Salary: $80,000-$85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits 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:

As the Senior Chef Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a premier corporate dining account in NYC. You will lead a high-end dining and catering program, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, service, and guest experiences across daily dining, executive functions, meetings, and special events.

Responsibilities include menu development, catering execution, inventory management, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, financial reporting, and compliance with sanitation and safety standards. You will also manage and develop the culinary and service teams through hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and performance development while maintaining the elevated standards expected in a luxury corporate dining environment.

This location is open Monday through Friday and offers weekends and holidays off!

Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out BOH Culinary Management responsibilities in accordance with R/A policies and applicable laws
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring the highest quality standards are met
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• At least 3 years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting,
• Culinary experience in a corporate dining setting preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, innovative, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure while motivating the team.
• Passion for excellence and delivering consistently high standards.
• Commitment to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• Proven experience managing high-end catering operations, including menu development, event execution, staffing, and service standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls, proper food storage, and safe and sanitary food-handling principles.
• Experience with purchasing, food storage, and sanitation.
• Experience with P&L and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional business etiquette and client-relations skills.

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

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.