Executive Chef

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States Restaurant Associates Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description Restaurant Associates

 

Position Title: Executive Chef 

Pay 14 

Reports To:

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan 

 

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 AwardsBest Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A 

Job Summary

Working as the Executive Chef at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in DC with Restaurant Associates, you will lead a team of 13 culinary professionals. This outstanding role offers the chance to deliver world-class dining experiences in a setting that combines history and culture. As an ambitious and upbeat culinary leader, you will coordinate all kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. Your role is pivotal in successfully implementing Restaurant Associates' vision and ensuring an outstanding dining experience for all guests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and crafts regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
  • Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards, completing daily production worksheets and waste logs.
  • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
  • Establishes and maintains equipment, storage, and work area cleaning and maintenance schedules.
  • Manages inventory of food and supplies to stay within budgetary guidelines while ensuring product availability.
  • Makes decisions on leftover food product utilization within Company guidelines.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Adheres to facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures.
  • Participates in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
  • Extensive catering experience is a plus.
  • Proven high-volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience.
  • Hands-on chef experience is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, and food cost controls.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and the Internet.
  • Willingness to participate in client happiness programs.
  • ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

 

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 for paid time off benefits information.

 

Req ID:  1380474

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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