Compass

Executive Chef

Compass$90K — $110K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience leading culinary teams in fine dining or executive dining environments
  • Proven success in managing kitchen operations and guest experiences
  • Skilled in high-end catered events and VIP hospitality
  • Strong expertise in culinary techniques, menu development, and food presentation
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and financial management
  • Collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing teams
  • Culinary degree or professional equivalent and ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead culinary operations for executive dining and corporate events
  • Develop innovative seasonal menus reflecting culinary trends and client tastes
  • Deliver high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences
  • Collaborate with clients for memorable dining experiences
  • Mentor and support culinary team members through training
  • Maintain standards for food safety and sanitation
  • Oversee purchasing and kitchen operations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and holiday time off
  • Associate shopping program and wellness programs
  • Discount marketplace and identity theft protection
  • Commuter benefits and pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid parental leave and personal leave
Full Job Description
Position Title: Executive Chef

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Join a premier corporate dining program in New York City where hospitality, culinary excellence, and client experience come together. As Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary program for a medium-sized Executive Dining operation, overseeing daily food service, executive hospitality, and high-profile catered events.

This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys creating elevated dining experiences while benefiting from a primarily Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional after-hours events and corporate functions. You will have the opportunity to showcase creativity through seasonal menus, executive dining, and special events while leading a culinary team committed to exceptional service and quality.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all culinary operations for executive dining, hospitality services, and corporate events
  • Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, current culinary trends, and client preferences
  • Deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest experiences across daily service and catered functions
  • Partner with clients and stakeholders to create memorable dining experiences for meetings, executive events, and special functions
  • Mentor, develop, and support culinary team members through coaching, training, and ongoing development
  • Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety
  • Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food cost controls, and kitchen operations
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and all local, state, and federal regulations
  • Support occasional evening events and hospitality functions as business needs require

What We're Looking For
  • Experience leading culinary teams in fine dining, luxury hospitality, upscale catering, or executive dining environments
  • Demonstrated success managing kitchen operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences
  • Experience executing high-end catered events and VIP hospitality programs
  • Strong culinary technique, menu development, and food presentation skills
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and financial management practices
  • Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing teams
  • Experience within corporate dining or workplace hospitality environments
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • Experience working with executive clients, leadership teams, or high-touch hospitality programs

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: 1567808

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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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.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
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