SENIOR EXECUTIVE CHEF

Senior Executive Chef

This role is designed for a chef whose craft, leadership, and professionalism match the expectations of Manhattan's most discerning clientele.

You'll bring innovation and relevance to settings that demand discretion, sophistication, and flawless executionwhile mentoring a team and setting the culinary tone for the entire account.

As Senior Executive Chef, you will be a member of the Flik Aces team, supporting and/or managing Flik accounts. Being based in New York City, you will mainly support units in the Tri-State region. Additionally, you will be assigned to support non-local Flik locations requiring up to 25% travel. Ace schedules vary each week based on business needs. The majority of the assignments fall between Monday through Friday. There will be periodic evening, weekend, and holiday assignments given with advance notice.

What You'll Lead

• Elevated, Restaurant-Caliber Dining
• Refined Menu Development
• Boardroom & High-Touch Catering Excellence
• Inspirational Team Leadership
• Operational Discipline
• Culinary Strategy & Continuous Improvement
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Client-Facing Confidence

The Ideal Candidate

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
• 35+ years of progressive leadership in high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate dining
• Proven expertise in executive-level catering and client-facing culinary environments
• Strong business acumen with impeccable kitchen fundamentals
• Deep understanding of food trends, presentation, sustainability, sanitation, and cost controls
• Confident communicator who thrives working with executives and professional clientele
• Proficient with culinary and business technology platforms
• ServSafe Certification (required or obtainable)

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Flik Hospitality 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

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.

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:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1533012

Flik Hospitality Group

Michael Abbey