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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Sous Chef

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

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,_ **This is R/A** **!**

Job Summary

As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in a **high-end corporate dining environment** , supporting both daily café operations and premium catering experiences. You’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional, chef-driven cuisine with an emphasis on **seasonal ingredients, scratch cooking, and thoughtful presentation** that reflects the brand’s culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead daily culinary operations for café, catering, pop-ups, and special events, ensuring consistency and creativity in all menus.

+ Support menu development and execution of rotating seasonal offerings, wellness-focused items, and bespoke catering menus.

+ Supervise and train culinary staff to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.

+ Oversee production planning, inventory management, and ordering to ensure cost-effective operation.

+ Partner with front-of-house and catering teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.

+ Uphold company standards for sustainability, wellness, and culinary innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

+ 3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, ideally in **corporate dining, fine dining, or catering** .

+ Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, presentation, and menu costing.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple service lines and shifting priorities.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

+ ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credentials.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

_Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA_

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

**Req ID:** 1472195

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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