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Restaurant Associates **Position Title: Sous Chef- Corporate Dining (NYC)** **Salary:** **$75,000 - $80,000/ 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:** The **Sous Chef** is a **highly hands-on culinary leader responsible for supporting the daily execution of a premier corporate dining program in NYC** serving approximately 700 breakfast and 1,300 lunch guests each day. This role plays a key part in delivering exceptional food quality and service across the main café, conference dining, and high-end catering operations. Working alongside the Sr.Executive Chef and culinary leadership team, the Sous Chef leads by example in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service while supervising and developing a team of 16 hourly culinary associates. This position collaborates on the creation of innovative, seasonal café and catering menus that enhance the overall guest experience. Additional responsibilities include assisting with inventory management, product ordering, and maintaining food cost controls, while ensuring compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and company standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment and is passionate about delivering consistently exceptional culinary experiences. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account + Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus + Produces and executes catering events + Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team **Preferred Qualifications:** + A.S. or equivalent experience preferred + At least 3 years of hands-on culinary/kitchen management experience is required + Previous experience in a high-volume corporate dining, fine dining, or luxury hospitality setting is highly preferred + Catering experience is required + High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable + Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful + Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation + Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet + Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities + ServSafe certified - highly desirable **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:** 1555809 Restaurant Associates NANCY M TEIXEIRA [[req_classification]]

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