Sr. Chef Manager

Compass Group USA

New York

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 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 in New York City seeks a Senior Chef Manager to oversee back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a prestigious law firm. 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

Qualifications

Progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting.
At least 3 years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting.
Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills.
Knowledge of HACCP controls and safe food-handling principles.
Experience with P&L, budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

Menu development and catering execution for daily dining, meetings, and events.
Inventory management, purchasing, and cost controls for labor and food.
Financial reporting and sanitation and safety compliance.
Develop and coach culinary and service teams to maintain luxury standards.

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume dining

Leadership

Menu development

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sr. Chef Manager

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

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 - This is R/A!

Job Summary:

As the Senior Chef Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a prestigious New York City law firm. 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.

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:

Progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting.
At least 3 years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting
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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.