Junior Sous Chef- Corporate Dining
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
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
Join our exceptional culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Bank of America’s beautiful, state‑of‑the‑art kitchen located at 1 Bryant Park. You’ll be part of a high‑performing, professional team supporting a private corporate dining room. This role is generally Monday through Friday (must be available for PM shift, up to 10pm), no weekends or holidays, excellent benefits, and strong opportunities for career growth within a leading food service company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with daily culinary operations, including menu execution, food preparation, cooking, and service.
- Deliver outstanding service to both guests and clients.
- Support and help guide the culinary team during daily service.
- Participate in launching new menus and culinary programs in collaboration with the culinary and marketing teams.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, cost controls, and maintaining kitchen organization.
- Uphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support kitchen operations.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of professional culinary experience; previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Experience in fine dining, restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, higher education, or similar food service environments.
- Strong understanding of culinary trends, food production, sanitation, safety, and cost control.
- Ability to coach, support, and lead team members.
- ServSafe or Department of Health Food Protection Certificate preferred.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, email).
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
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
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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/
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: 1513900
Restaurant Associates
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