Sr. Chef Manager

 

Position Title: Sr. Chef Manager 

Salary: $85,000-$90,000/Yr

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits 

 

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 Senior Chef Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a prestigious New York City law firm. You will lead a high-end dining and catering program, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, service, and guest experiences across daily dining, executive functions, meetings, and special events.

 

Responsibilities include menu development, catering execution, inventory management, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, financial reporting, and compliance with sanitation and safety standards. You will also manage and develop the culinary and service teams through hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and performance development while maintaining the elevated standards expected in a luxury corporate dining environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Carries out BOH Culinary Management responsibilities in accordance with R/A policies and applicable laws
  • Participates in employee meetings and training programs
  • Conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
  • Maintains food cost while ensuring the highest quality standards are met
  • Maintains an active role in managing team developments
  • Manages purchasing and inventory controls
  • Performs related duties and special projects as assigned 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
  • At least  years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting
  • Proven experience managing high-end catering operations, including menu development, event execution, staffing, and service standards.
  • Self-starter, organized, innovative, and able to multitask
  • Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivates the team
  • Must possess a passion for excellence
  • Must be knowledgeable about HACCP controls along with  proper storage and use of food
  • Purchasing, food storage, and sanitation experience
  • P&L and financial reporting experience
  • Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls
  • Strong leadership, coaching and training skills
  • Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
  • Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs
  • Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
  • Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

 

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:  1581077

Restaurant Associates 

NANCY M TEIXEIRA 

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