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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Executive Sous Chef

Pay 13

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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Job Summary

The Restaurant at Gilder, located in the American Museum of Natural History, is a 90-seat full-service brasserie serving a seasonal menu rooted in classic French technique but inspired by American bounty. The restaurant is open to museum patrons seven days a week for lunch only and the occasional special event.

The Executive Sous Chef will be expected to support the Executive Chef in all areas of the operation including menu development, staff training and management, sanitation, cost management, and communicating with the facilities team on maintenance and repairs when needed. This small operation prioritizes culinary expertise. The Executive Sous Chef will collaborate with floor managers for smooth operations in the front and back of the house, delivering a quality dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Executive Chef with handling cost controls and control expenditures for the account

• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and crafting menus

• Produces and execute catering events

• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

• Supervise hourly kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to preparation, sanitation, and presentation standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.O.S. Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience and culinary certificate required.

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

• Catering experience a plus

• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

• Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities

• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

  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.

  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.

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: 1380264

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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