French Pastry Sous Chef- Corporate Dining (NYC)

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: French Pastry Sous Chef- Corporate Dining (NYC)

Salary: $70,000-$85,000/Year

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

Working as the French Pastry Sous Chef for a brand new, gourmet French food and delicatessen outlet located at 1100 Avenue of the Americas, you are responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef with the effective execution of culinary services for the 75-100 seat restaurant.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the opening team of a sophisticated French culinary destination, where exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail define every guest experience.

French Culinary Training is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver culinary excellence in partnership with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef while ensuring compliance with Fauchon and R/A brand standards

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of hourly associates to drive performance and engagement

• Support and help manage high-volume wholesale

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and guests to ensure an exceptional dining experience

• Monitor and manage account expenses, maintaining effective cost controls and budget adherence

• Support the implementation of new culinary initiatives and programs in collaboration with the marketing and culinary teams

• Ensure consistent execution of menus, recipes, and service standards across all operations

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal French culinary training required.

• Progressive culinary and/or kitchen management experience (based on level of formal education and training)

• High-volume, wholesale production, and catering experience required

• Proven experience managing food, labor, and operational cost controls

• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure

• Passion for food and culinary excellence

• Strong team-building and leadership skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Eagerness to learn, develop, and grow within the company

• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and exceptional service

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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.

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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: 1537906

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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