Compass Group
Senior Chef Manager
New York, New York•Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 annually
$80,000 - $90,000 annually
About the Job
Position Title: Sr. Chef Manager
Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package
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 !
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As the Senior Chef Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house culinary and dining operations for a prestigious New York City law firm. You will lead a high-end dining and catering program, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, service, and guest experiences across daily dining, executive functions, meetings, and special events.
Responsibilities include menu development, catering execution, inventory management, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, financial reporting, and compliance with sanitation and safety standards. You will also manage and develop the culinary and service teams through hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and performance development while maintaining the elevated standards expected in a luxury corporate dining environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carries out BOH Culinary Management responsibilities in accordance with R/A policies and applicable laws.
- Participates in employee meetings and training programs.
- Conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
- Maintains food cost while ensuring the highest quality standards are met.
- Maintains an active role in managing team developments.
- Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
- Progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting.
- At least 3 years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume setting
- Self-motivated, organized, innovative, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure while motivating the team.
- Passion for excellence and delivering consistently high standards.
- Commitment to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
- Proven experience managing high-end catering operations, including menu development, event execution, staffing, and service standards.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills.
- Knowledge of HACCP controls, proper food storage, and safe and sanitary food-handling principles.
- Experience with purchasing, food storage, and sanitation.
- Experience with P&L and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional business etiquette and client-relations skills.