Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates **Position Title: Sous Chef** **Salary: $80,000 - $90,000** **Other Forms of Compensation:** 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 the Restaurant Associates culinary team at The Restaurant at Glider, located within the iconic American Museum of Natural History. As Sous Chef, you will support the successful operation of the culinary department while assisting across restaurant outlets, catering functions, and special events throughout the museum as needed. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will help oversee daily kitchen operations, support menu development, lead culinary team members, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and hospitality. This role is ideal for a collaborative culinary professional who enjoys a dynamic, high-volume environment and is excited to contribute to both restaurant and event operations. **Key Responsibilities** + Assist the Executive Chef with the day-to-day management of culinary operations. + Supervise, support, and develop hourly culinary associates. + Prepare and oversee the production of high-quality menu items, ensuring consistency and presentation standards. + Assist with planning and creating menus, daily features, and seasonal offerings. + Execute catering events and support special event operations throughout the museum. + Support additional dining outlets and hospitality initiatives as business needs require. + Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and product ordering. + Monitor food quality, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. + Support food cost management and operational efficiencies. + Partner with Restaurant Associates' culinary and marketing teams to introduce new culinary programs and menu concepts. + Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented kitchen culture focused on exceptional guest experiences. **What We're Looking For** + Experience in culinary operations, restaurant kitchens, or foodservice environments. + Experience supporting or leading teams in a fast-paced kitchen setting. + Catering, banquet, or special event experience is a plus. + Experience in high-volume and complex foodservice operations is highly desirable. + Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards. + Understanding of food cost controls, inventory management, and quality assurance practices. + Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail. + Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills. + Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, email, and internet-based systems. + Commitment to delivering exceptional guest and client experiences. + ServSafe certification is preferred but not required. **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:** 1563207 Restaurant Associates Michael Abbey [[req_classification]]