Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEFSalary: $100,000-$115,000/ Yr.Job Summary:Join Restaurant Associates as an
Executive Chef at a
premier corporate dining serving a global investment firm in NYC. In this exciting role, you will lead all culinary operations for a high-profile dining program, delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and hospitality standards. The ideal candidate brings expertise across diverse cuisines and culinary techniques, a passion for innovation, and experience executing elevated corporate dining experiences, including weekly Chef Table programs and company-sponsored culinary initiatives.
You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, develop and execute menus aligned with corporate programs and guidelines, and mentor a culinary team committed to excellence. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational discipline with creativity while consistently exceeding guest expectations in a premier workplace dining setting.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and oversee all daily culinary operations, including café service, production, grab-and-go, catering, and special events.
- Maintain consistent standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, portioning, and overall execution.
- Develop creative, seasonal, and guest-focused menus while balancing operational feasibility and food-cost objectives.
- Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, production, portion control, and waste to achieve established financial targets.
- Establish effective production and prep plans based on forecasted volume, participation, and catering needs.
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, allergen, labeling, storage, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Lead, train, schedule, and develop the culinary team while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
- Provide hands-on leadership during peak service periods and ensure all culinary stations are properly prepared and supported.
- Oversee culinary execution for catering, executive meetings, VIP functions, and special events, ensuring elevated presentation and service standards.
- Partner closely with the General Manager and catering/operations teams on menus, financial performance, staffing, client requests, and operational priorities.
- Engage with guests and clients, respond to feedback, and continuously identify opportunities to improve the culinary program.
- Maintain an organized, efficient, clean, and service-ready culinary operation at all times.
What We're Looking For:- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume corporate dining, hospitality, catering, or a comparable operation.
- Strong experience in menu development, food-cost management, purchasing, inventory, production planning, and labor management.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols.
- Experience executing high-level catering and executive/VIP events preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a hands-on management approach.
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates 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.Req ID: 1576906
Restaurant Associates
NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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