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Position Title: Executive Sous Chef

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 Based on Exp

Other Forms of Compensation:

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 in 2021, This is R/A

Overview:
Reporting to the Culinary Director, the Executive Sous Chef is responsible for daily production and the execution of events and culinary operations. The Executive Sous Chef manages and supervises the team of cooks ensuring that company standards are met. This role supports the Executive Chef in maintaining a focus on excellence, while also looking for efficiencies to stay within budgeted food and labor costs. In this position, this chef also assists in menu development by helping create and adapt dishes and menus that help keep our culinary program fresh and innovative.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provides leadership and direction to kitchen employees, including hiring, training, and coaching
* Constantly works to improve practices, systems, and standards
* Reviews event paperwork and manages the production list to ensure that production is completed on time and according to standard.
* Clearly defines expectations for the team and holds individuals accountable
* Treats employees with the same sense of hospitality and respect as our external clients and guests
* Communicates with other chefs and managers to make sure that the management team is aligned with goals and expectations
* Delegates fairly and consistently to develop and motivate the team
* Supports the Executive Chef in maintaining safety and sanitation guidelines by all employees in the kitchen
* Continuously reviews recipes and production sheets to make sure that they are written clearly and accurately

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience and knowledge in catering operations
* Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Time management and organization
* 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
* High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
* Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and working knowledge to learn custom software
* ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1325999

Restaurant Associates 

Gina Barbish 

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