Sous Chef- Corporate Dining (NYC)

About the role

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, is seeking a Sous Chef for a premier corporate dining program in NYC. This highly hands-on culinary leader serves approximately 700 breakfast and 1,300 lunch guests daily across the main café, conference dining, and high-end catering operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and executes catering events
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
• Supervises and develops a team of 16 hourly culinary associates
• Leads by example in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service
• Collaborates on the creation of innovative, seasonal café and catering menus
• Assists with inventory management, product ordering, and maintaining food cost controls
• Ensures compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and company standards

Preferred qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience preferred
• At least 3 years of hands-on culinary/kitchen management experience is required
• Previous experience in a high-volume corporate dining, fine dining, or luxury hospitality setting is highly preferred
• Catering experience is required
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• 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

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