Executive Chef

Overview Executive Chef - Corporate Dining (Chicago, IL) Salary: $90K/Yr - $100K/Yr. Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits. Bonus Eligible. Apply Here: 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! Responsibilities Operational excellence. Builds outstanding relationships with the clients. Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account. Plans and creates all menus. Purchases and manages inventory. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team. Plans menus according to established guidelines. Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality. Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards. Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas; ensures schedules are followed. Maintains inventory of food and nonfood supplies within established guidelines while ensuring product availability. Manages leftover food utilization within Company guidelines. Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits. Follows facility, department and Company safety policies and procedures including incident reporting. Participates in departmental meetings, staff development and professional programs as appropriate. Qualifications 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience in a high-volume setting. High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable. Institutional and batch cooking experience. Hands-on chef experience is a must. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Experienced with computers including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Email and the Internet. Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities. ServSafe certification required. Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA. 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 Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. 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, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA