Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
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 Description
Restaurant Associates is a leading provider in the dining and event catering industry, recognized for serving some of the most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations across the United States. As a member of Compass Group USA, Restaurant Associates is committed to excellence, innovation, and creating memorable culinary experiences. The company has earned notable recognition, including the Glassdoor Employee Choice Awards for Best Places to Work, which reflects their dedication to employee satisfaction, professional growth, and a positive work environment. They emphasize fairness and equal opportunity in hiring, ensuring diverse and inclusive workplaces where all associates can thrive based... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary roles with progressive responsibilities
- Proven experience in menu development and recipe testing
- Strong knowledge of food costing and yield analysis
- Familiarity with recipe management software
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Job Qualifications
- Extensive culinary experience in fine dining, luxury catering, or other high-end culinary concepts
- 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- Proven track record of creativity, innovation, and successful menu development
- Advanced knowledge of recipe writing, food costing, and yield calculations
- Experience with recipe management/database programs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage directly with clients
- Time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and ability to learn custom software
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Job Duties
- Develop and test new menu items for tastings, seasonal offerings, and client proposals
- Write precise, detailed recipes that are scalable and easy to execute in high-volume catering environments
- Conduct food costing, yield, and loss analysis for recipes to ensure profitability and consistency
- Manage and maintain recipes in the company's database software, ensuring data accuracy and version control
- Lead and participate in client tastings, preparing and presenting dishes while clearly articulating culinary concepts, ingredients, and execution methods
- Partner with Sales and Event Teams to translate client feedback into actionable recipe refinements
- Collaborate with Chefs, Design, Sales, and Purchasing to ensure innovation aligns with client expectations, operational capacity, and cost targets
- Stay current with culinary trends, techniques, and ingredients, adapting them into viable catering concepts
- Provide training and mentorship to culinary staff during the roll-out of new recipes and menu items
- Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace organization standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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