Chef di Cuisine
Position Title: Chef di Cuisine
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000
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Job Summary
Restaurant Associates is seeking a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operations of a restaurant with an active private dining and events program. This role is responsible for delivering consistent à la carte execution while supporting on-site events, balancing precision, organization, and leadership in a high-expectation environment.
The ideal candidate is a working chef who leads from the line, maintains strong standards of quality and cleanliness, and collaborates closely with service and events leadership to ensure seamless execution.
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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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.
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.
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Req ID: 1490072
Restaurant Associates
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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