<p>Restaurant Associates</p> <p>Salary: $100,000 - $110,000</p> <p>Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits and Bonus Eligible</p> <p>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 !</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Restaurant Associates is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a high-end corporate catering program for a premier corporate client. This role is centered on delivering elevated culinary experiences through refined catering and VIP events. The Executive Chef will serve as the culinary visionary for all catered offerings</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead and execute all corporate catering operations, including board meetings, executive dining, leadership events, receptions, and high-profile guest engagements </li><li>Design and deliver sophisticated, event-driven catering menus that reflect culinary excellence, creativity, and impeccable presentation </li><li>Develop menus emphasizing fresh, seasonal, and sustainably sourced ingredients </li><li>Uphold Restaurant Associates' premium standards for food quality, presentation, and hospitality </li><li>Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and inclusion </li><li>Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational best practices </li><li>Collaborate with hospitality, operations, and events teams to deliver seamless, white-glove service </li><li>Manage food and labor budgets while maintaining elevated quality and service expectations </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in corporate dining, luxury hospitality, or executive-level catering environments </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in high-end catering and VIP event execution </li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-development skills </li><li>Ability to perform in a fast-paced, highly visible, service-driven corporate setting </li><li>Passion for sustainability, culinary excellence, and brand stewardship </li><li>Alignment with Restaurant Associates' commitment to hospitality, quality, and client partnership </li></ul> <p>Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.</p> <ul> <li>Medical </li><li>Dental </li><li>Vision </li><li>Life Insurance/ AD </li><li>Disability Insurance </li><li>Retirement Plan </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) </li><li>Associate Shopping Program </li><li>Health and Wellness Programs </li><li>Discount Marketplace </li><li>Identity Theft Protection </li><li>Pet Insurance </li><li>Commuter Benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Personal Leave </li></ul> <p>Apply to Restaurant Associates today!</p> <p>Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA</p> <p>Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/</p> <p>Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p> <p>Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf</p> <p>Req ID: 1521328</p> <p>Restaurant Associates</p> <p>Leah Curry</p> <p>[[req_classification]]</p>