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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Chef di Cuisine

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

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

Restaurant Associates is seeking a hands on **Chef de Cuisine t** o lead culinary operations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, supporting a refined culinary program. This role blends thoughtful à la carte execution, cafe service and event focused production in a setting that celebrates seasonality, hospitality, and culture.

The Chef de Cuisine reports to and partners closely with the Executive Chef, serving as a key day to day culinary leader in the kitchen. This role works collaboratively with operations and events teams to foster a well organized, respectful, and supportive environment, with guidance and alignment from the Executive Chef and the broader Restaurant Associates culinary team.

Responsibilities:

+ Lead day to day kitchen operations for the complex in partnership with the Executive Chef

+ Execute consistent, polished à la carte service with strong attention to quality and presentation

+ Oversee culinary execution for cafe service and on site events, including preparation, staffing, and event day leadership

+ Collaborate with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and events team on menus, BEOs, timelines, and production planning

+ Train, mentor, and support kitchen associates, setting clear expectations while encouraging growth

+ Maintain consistent standards for food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization

+ Support responsible ordering, inventory management, portion control, and waste reductionAssist with seasonal menu execution, updates, and menu costing aligned with the Garden’s programming

Qualifications

+ Five years of progressive culinary leadership experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments, or equivalent hands on experience

+ Experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef ready to step into a lead role with support

+ Strong à la carte foundation with exposure to private dining or event driven service

+ Ability to lead a kitchen team through both daily service and special events with professionalism and composure

+ Working knowledge of food cost awareness, inventory practices, and kitchen organization

+ Culinary degree or formal training preferred but not required

+ ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred

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) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf

**Req ID:** 1495990

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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