Sous Chef - Corporate Dining (NY)

Sous Chef - Corporate Dining (NY)

Salary: $85,000-$92,000/Yr

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:

As the Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in leading the daily culinary operations for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account in New York. This role is responsible for overseeing food production, menu planning, supervising culinary team members, and ensuring the consistent delivery of innovative, high-quality meals with a strong focus on healthy, wellness-driven menu offerings.

The Sous Chef will assist with menu planning, recipe development, food preparation, and presentation while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will play a key role in training and developing culinary associates, fostering a culture of excellence, and supporting operational goals in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu development, inventory management, and purchasing.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional who is passionate about wellness-focused dining, culinary innovation, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Assists with planning and creating menus
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume setting, including in Corporate dining, fine dining, and luxury settings
• Culinary experience includes preparing and creating healthy and wellness-focused menu options
• Menu planning experience required
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel

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.

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.