Restaurant Associates

Pay 14

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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 in 2021, This is R/A !

Job Summary

This role is at the prestigious Harvard Business School, specifically within the Executive Education program. We are looking for a chef with union experience and strong people skills to lead a team of 40-50 hourly staff and 2 salaried direct reports. This position requires high volume and heavy catering experience, as well as the flexibility to work nights and some weekends.

The Executive Chef oversees breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Executive Education, with the servery open from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm, six days a week. Additionally, you will manage all catering and special event menus.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising standards

• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house employees to meet operational objectives and customer satisfaction

• Ensure high-quality food items are creatively prepared and presented cost-effectively

• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation

• Support cost control and expenditure management for the account

• Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training

• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience

• Proficiency in various kitchen positions and stations

• Ability to think quickly and produce and serve meals on the fly

• Knowledge of food costs and quality identification

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills

• Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification

• Understanding of current culinary market trends and creative food presentation preferred

  Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

  Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

  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: 1310692

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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