Sr. Sous Chef - Corporate Dining (NY)

Job Summary

Become part of 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! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Key Responsibilities

• Lead through active, hands-on participation across all kitchen stations
• Support and oversee daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing culinary staff
• Reinforce proper techniques, organization, and consistency
• Maintain all quality, food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure efficient workflow and service excellence
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook in a high-quality culinary setting
• Strong hands-on leadership and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support team development
• High attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
• Ability to work early mornings and occasional evenings/weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a culinary certificate and required experience
• High-volume culinary/kitchen management experience in fine dining, corporate dining, hotels, and country club settings preferred
• Catering experience 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, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Company Information

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.