EXECUTIVE CHEF

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEFSalary: $90,000-$105,000Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package and Bonus Incentive Plan offered

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 Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations for a premier corporate dining account in NYC featuring a complimentary food program serving approximately 250 guests. You will oversee a small, hands-on culinary team responsible for all daily food production, menu execution, catering, and special events.

This highly visible role requires extensive client interaction and the ability to build strong partnerships while delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, service, and hospitality. The Executive Chef will manage culinary operations, inventory, purchasing, cost controls, food safety, sanitation, and the implementation of innovative programs aligned with the client’s expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct all culinary operations for the account, including café, catering, special events, and client dining programs.

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

• Build strong partnerships with the client, account leadership, and internal stakeholders to align culinary programs with business needs and guest expectations.

• Create innovative, seasonal, and market-relevant menus that reflect the client’s culture and elevate the corporate dining experience.

• Oversee high-volume production, food quality, presentation, portion control, and execution across all service platforms.

• Manage food and labor costs, control expenditures, and drive overall financial performance.

• Direct purchasing, receiving, inventory management, product quality, and waste-reduction initiatives.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.

• Collaborate with marketing and culinary leadership to launch new culinary, wellness, sustainability, and hospitality programs.

• Monitor guest feedback and continuously identify opportunities to improve quality, service, efficiency, and innovation.

• Support the planning and execution of premium catering, executive dining, and special client events.

What We're Looking For:

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.

• Experience in premier corporate dining, upscale hospitality, fine dining, catering, or contract foodservice preferred.

• Proven high-volume production and catering experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and account expenditures.

• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, menu development, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and client-service skills.

• Passion for delivering exceptional food experiences and advancing culinary programs within a premier foodservice organization.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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: 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.

Req ID: 1585419

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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