Compass Group USA

Executive Chef

Compass Group USA  •  $90k - $110k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Position Title: Executive Chef

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit 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 !

Join a premier corporate dining program in New York City where hospitality, culinary excellence, and client experience come together. As Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary program for a medium-sized Executive Dining operation, overseeing daily food service, executive hospitality, and high-profile catered events.
This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys creating elevated dining experiences while benefiting from a primarily Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional after-hours events and corporate functions. You will have the opportunity to showcase creativity through seasonal menus, executive dining, and special events while leading a culinary team committed to exceptional service and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all culinary operations for executive dining, hospitality services, and corporate events
  • Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, current culinary trends, and client preferences
  • Deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest experiences across daily service and catered functions
  • Partner with clients and stakeholders to create memorable dining experiences for meetings, executive events, and special functions
  • Mentor, develop, and support culinary team members through coaching, training, and ongoing development
  • Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety
  • Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food cost controls, and kitchen operations
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and all local, state, and federal regulations
  • Support occasional evening events and hospitality functions as business needs require

What We're Looking For

  • Experience leading culinary teams in fine dining, luxury hospitality, upscale catering, or executive dining environments
  • Demonstrated success managing kitchen operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences
  • Experience executing high-end catered events and VIP hospitality programs
  • Strong culinary technique, menu development, and food presentation skills
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and financial management practices
  • Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing teams
  • Experience within corporate dining or workplace hospitality environments
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • Experience working with executive clients, leadership teams, or high-touch hospitality programs

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 hereor copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1567808

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About Compass Group USA

Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Serving premier healthcare systems, respected educational institutions, world-renowned cultural centers, popular sporting and entertainment venues, and Fortune 500 organizations, Compass Group always finds a way to deliver excellence in nearly any vertical. Ranked No. 1 by industry peers on Fortune’s 2023 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Compass has also earned a spot on Newsweek’s 2023 lists of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and is among the Top 50 Companies Changing the World according to Fortune.

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Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Year Founded
Unknown
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