Complex Executive Chef

Restaurant Associates is seeking an accomplished Complex Executive Chef to lead multi-unit culinary operations across a high-volume portfolio. This hands-on leadership role requires a chef with strong operational discipline, team development skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional quality and consistency across multiple venues. Oversee multiple units, ensuring alignment with brand, client, and financial goals. Provide culinary leadership across all operations, ensuring quality, creativity, and consistency in every aspect of service. Manage menu development, seasonal updates, and offerings across locations. Drive food quality, presentation, and service standards that reflect Restaurant Associates premium brand. Implement systems for inventory management, purchasing, and cost control across units. Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP regulations. Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, and Client teams to support events, activations, and new openings. Recruit, train, and develop chefs and culinary managers to build strong leadership pipelines. Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 8+ years of progressive culinary management experience, including 4+ years in a multi-unit or complex operation. Proven success leading large, high-volume teams in catering, hospitality, or corporate dining environments. Strong financial acumen with a track record of managing food and labor costs. Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA 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. 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. Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 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. Restaurant Associates