Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
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
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Restaurant Associates is a distinguished division of Compass Group USA, widely recognized as the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering services. The company specializes in delivering exceptional dining experiences for some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporate clients. Restaurant Associates has earned a reputation not only for excellence in culinary offerings but also as a top employer, having been voted in Glassdoor’s Employee Choice Awards as one of the Best Places to Work. This recognition emphasizes their commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment that values the contributions of its associates... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- 4-6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments
- experience as Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef ready to step into a lead role
- strong à la carte culinary skills
- knowledge of food cost control and inventory management
- ability to train and lead kitchen staff
- commitment to maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards
- flexibility to work nights, weekends, and events
- ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- 4-6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments
- experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef ready to step into a lead role
- strong à la carte background with exposure to private dining or events
- proven ability to lead a kitchen team during service and events
- working knowledge of food cost control, inventory, and labor management
- culinary degree or formal training preferred
- ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred
- ability to work nights, weekends, and events as required
Job Duties
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations for a fine dining restaurant with an active private dining and events program
- execute à la carte service with consistency, precision, and strong plate presentation
- oversee culinary execution for on-site events and private dining, including prep and event-day leadership
- partner with the General Manager and events team to review menus, BEOs, and production timelines
- train, lead, and develop sous chefs and kitchen staff, setting clear expectations for quality and professionalism
- maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times
- manage ordering, inventory, portion control, and waste to meet food cost targets
- support menu execution, seasonal updates, and menu costing as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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