Compass

Senior Executive Chef

Compass$120K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
  • 3-5+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate dining
  • 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
  • ServSafe® Certification (required or obtainable)

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain high culinary standards across corporate dining and executive events
  • Create seasonally driven, health-forward, and trend-relevant menus
  • Oversee complex, detail-driven catering experiences with a focus on timing and presentation
  • Train, mentor, and develop a professional culinary team
  • Manage purchasing, inventory, production systems, and food cost controls
  • Analyze performance trends, guest feedback, and operational data for continuous refinement
  • Lead sustainability and wellness initiatives in menu offerings

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
Full Job Description
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Job Summary

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 execution-while 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
    Establish and maintain high culinary standards across corporate dining, boardroom meals, and bespoke catering for clients and executive events.
  • Refined Menu Development
    Create seasonally driven, health-forward, and trend-relevant menus that align with a professional law firm environment-elegant, thoughtful, and impeccably executed.
  • Boardroom & High-Touch Catering Excellence
    Oversee complex, detail-driven catering experiences where timing, presentation, and precision are non-negotiable.
  • Inspirational Team Leadership
    Train, mentor, and develop a culinary team with a focus on professionalism, consistency, and pride in craft.
  • Operational Discipline
    Manage purchasing, inventory, production systems, and food cost controls with the rigor expected in elite corporate accounts.
  • Culinary Strategy & Continuous Improvement
    Analyze performance trends, guest feedback, and operational data to continually refine and elevate the program.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
    Lead sustainability, responsible sourcing, seasonality, and wellness initiatives-without sacrificing flavor or creativity.
  • Client-Facing Confidence
    Demonstrate deep knowledge of every menu item and clearly articulate culinary intent to firm leadership, clients, and guests.


The Ideal Candidate
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
  • 3-5+ 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!

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf

Req ID: 1551507

Flik Hospitality Group

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