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Catering Executive Chef - Corporate Dining (NY)

 

Position Title: Catering Executive Chef - Corporate Dining (NY) 

Salary: $115,000-$120,000/ Yr

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible 

 

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 Catering Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations for an upscale law firm in Hudson Yards, NYC. This role supports a robust and active events program and will help deliver exceptional catering experiences for premier clients, executive meetings, conferences, and special events. You will oversee menu development, food production, event execution, and service excellence while ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, safety, and hospitality.

 

In this role, you will manage and develop a talented culinary team, collaborate closely with event planning and operations partners, and drive innovative catering solutions that exceed client expectations. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards, controlling food and labor costs, and ensuring flawless execution across a dynamic, fast-paced conference and catering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
  • Plans and creates all menus
  • Purchases and manages inventory
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Culinary degree preferred
  • At least three to five years of culinary management experience in a high-volume setting
  • High volume production and catering experience is required
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully execute events of varying sizes and complexity, from intimate executive meetings to large-scale conferences and special events
  • Previous experience managing cost controls
  • Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Outstanding organizational and interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and creative problem-solving
  • A true enthusiasm for hospitality and client service

 

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:  1539148

Restaurant Associates 

NANCY M TEIXEIRA 

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