Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000

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 Sous Chef for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account in New York, you will support the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations and delivering exceptional dining and catering experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for food production, menu execution, event preparation, and the successful execution of high-end catered functions.

The ideal candidate has strong catering experience and understands the elevated standards of corporate hospitality, including detailed event planning, quality presentation, precise execution, and outstanding client service. You will lead and develop hourly associates, assist with menu development and ordering, and partner closely with the culinary and account leadership teams to deliver consistent excellence.

This position requires flexibility to work occasional weekends and varying hours to support special events and client programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in directing culinary operations for the corporate dining and catering programs.
• Lead the preparation and execution of premium catering events, receptions, meetings, and special functions.
• Coordinate food production, timing, presentation, garnishing, and service execution for high-volume events.
• Supervise, train, and motivate hourly culinary associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, seasonal offerings, and customized client programs.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on food cost controls, labor management, purchasing, inventory, and operational expenses.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, product quality, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the culinary, marketing, and account teams to implement new culinary and hospitality programs.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, HACCP, and safety.
• Support client satisfaction initiatives and help ensure a polished, seamless guest experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in premier corporate dining, upscale hospitality, catering, fine dining, or high-volume foodservice.
• Catering experience is required, with demonstrated experience executing complex events and high-volume functions.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and varied schedules based on special-event requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food production, batch cooking, catering trends, presentation, sanitation, and food cost controls.
• Experience supervising and developing culinary teams.
• Strong communication, organization, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet applications.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.Flexibility to work occasional weekends and varied schedules based on special-event requirements.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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: 1585848

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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