Compass

Complex Executive Chef

Compass$150K — $160K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 8+ years of progressive culinary management experience, including 4+ years in multi-unit operations.
  • Proven leadership of large teams in catering, hospitality, or corporate dining.
  • Strong financial acumen managing food and labor costs.
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Passionate about innovation and enhancing guest experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple culinary units aligning with operational goals.
  • Provide leadership to ensure quality and creativity across all venues.
  • Manage menu development and seasonal updates for all locations.
  • Drive standards for food quality, presentation, and service.
  • Implement systems for inventory management and cost control.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Collaborate with teams to support events and openings.
  • Recruit and develop culinary leaders within the organization.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with employer contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off
  • Employee shopping and discount programs
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental and Personal Leave
Full Job Description
Position Title: Complex Executive Chef

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan

Job Summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking an accomplished Complex Executive Chef to lead multi-unit culinary operations across a high-volume portfolio. This hands-on leadership role requires a chef with strong operational discipline, team development skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional quality and consistency across multiple venues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee multiple units, ensuring alignment with brand, client, and financial goals.
  • Provide culinary leadership across all operations, ensuring quality, creativity, and consistency in every aspect of service.
  • Manage menu development, seasonal updates, and offerings across locations.
  • Drive food quality, presentation, and service standards that reflect Restaurant Associates premium brand.
  • Implement systems for inventory management, purchasing, and cost control across units.
  • Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP regulations.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, and Client teams to support events, activations, and new openings.
  • Recruit, train, and develop chefs and culinary managers to build strong leadership pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive culinary management experience, including 4+ years in a multi-unit or complex operation.
  • Proven success leading large, high-volume teams in catering, hospitality, or corporate dining environments.
  • Strong financial acumen with a track record of managing food and labor costs.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Passion for innovation, team development, and exceptional guest experiences.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

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Req ID:

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
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Market Cap
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