Executive Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Executive Sous Chef

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $90,000 to $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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Job Summary

CxRA Overview:

We are a custom caterer devoted to creating extraordinary events. Fresh, local ingredients and years of fine-tuned culinary expertise are just the start. Every dish we prepare is the culmination of years of experience, carefully built infrastructure, and an upbeat enthusiasm to quality. Were dedicated not only to the technical standards youd expect-craft, precision, presentation-but to a sense of warmth and welcome that cant be measured. We cut no corners to make big events feel intimate and intimate events feel magnificent.

You: Love your work and want to be a part of an extraordinary team. Are an outstanding problem solver. Enjoy learning from your team-members and sharing standard methodologies. Are hands-on, meticulous, analytical, and a teammate who is ready to get going quickly!

Us: A team of bold strategists who share an obsession about a shared passion for outstanding food and genuine hospitality. We champion unforgettable events, embrace creative collaboration with our clients, colleagues, and premier vendors.

Overview:

Reporting to the Culinary Director, the Executive Sous Chef is responsible for daily production and the execution of events and culinary operations. The Executive Sous Chef manages and supervises the team of cooks ensuring that company standards are met. This role supports the Executive Chef in maintaining a focus on excellence, while also looking for efficiencies to stay within budgeted food and labor costs. In this position, this chef also assists in menu development by helping create and adapt dishes and menus that help keep our culinary program fresh and innovative.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and direction to kitchen employees, including hiring, training, and coaching

Constantly works to improve practices, systems, and standards

Reviews event paperwork and manages the production list to ensure that production is completed on time and according to standard.

Clearly defines expectations for the team and holds individuals accountable

Treats employees with the same sense of hospitality and respect as our external clients and guests

Communicates with other chefs and managers to make sure that the management team is aligned with goals and expectations

Delegates fairly and consistently to develop and motivate the team

Supports the Executive Chef in maintaining safety and sanitation guidelines by all employees in the kitchen

Continuously reviews recipes and production sheets to make sure that they are written clearly and accurately

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and knowledge in catering operations

Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Time management and organization

5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable

Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and working knowledge to learn custom software

ServSafe certified – highly desirable

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1355659

Restaurant Associates

Gina Barbish

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