Sous Chef

Position Title: Sous Chef

Pay 11

Reports To:

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys 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 !

Restaurant Associates is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at Atrium Healths new campus. In this role, you will be responsible for menu creation, ordering, menu quantification, and leading a team. You will work closely with the Complex Executive Chef to deliver exceptional catering experiences that meet client expectations and uphold the highest culinary standards. This position will initially operate out of a commissary kitchen until the on-site kitchen is complete. A valid drivers license is required for this role.

• Assist with the overall success of the catering program by overseeing daily culinary operations and ensuring adherence to client standards and health regulations.
• Develop and create catering menus , accurately quantify menu items, and manage product ordering to meet event and client needs.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and food safety.
• Maintain cost controls and track expenditures to meet financial goals.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food items for a variety of catered events.
• Roll out new culinary programs in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams.
• Operate from a commissary location until the on-site kitchen is completed, ensuring seamless catering operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience , including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong background in catering, hotels, healthcare, or corporate dining environments.
• Knowledge of current culinary and industry trends, including menu development, production, sanitation, and cost control.
• Proficiency in inventory management, ordering, and production planning .
• Strong leadership, training, and coaching abilities.
• Valid drivers license required.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Associates degree in Culinary Arts preferred, or equivalent experience.

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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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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: 1445038

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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