• WASHINGTON, DC
  • $90,000–$100,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Chef Manager

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity (Up to 10% of Base Salary)

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 a Chef Manager, you will support culinary operations for the prestigious World Bank dining program, partnering closely with the Senior Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food experiences. This role combines culinary leadership, team development, menu execution, and direct client engagement within a professional and hospitality-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong restaurant or hospitality background, enjoys being visible and guest-facing, and is passionate about developing teams while delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Senior Executive Chef to execute the culinary vision and daily food service operations
  • Lead and develop culinary team members through coaching, training, and mentorship
  • Maintain a strong presence in dining areas and build positive relationships with guests and clients
  • Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal culinary initiatives
  • Oversee food production and presentation to ensure quality and consistency
  • Assist with purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
  • Support catering operations, special events, and client-facing functions
  • Collaborate with operations, marketing, and culinary teams to introduce new dining experiences and programs
  • Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

  • Culinary leadership experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering, or corporate dining environments
  • Experience leading teams in high-volume food service operations
  • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
  • Comfortable interacting with clients, guests, and senior stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of food cost management, purchasing, and inventory controls
  • Experience supporting catering, banquet, or special event operations
  • Commitment to food quality, safety, and team development
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training is preferred
  • Interest in growing a long-term career within a leading foodservice organization

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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, 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

Req ID: 1567934

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWASHINGTON, DC
Salary$90,000–$100,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Culinary Operationsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Food Deliveryunmatched
  • Food Presentationunmatched
  • Food Productionunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Food Servicesunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Menu Developmentunmatched
  • Menu Managementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performing Artsunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Recipe Developmentunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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