Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Sous Chef - Corporate Dining (NY)  

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000/ Yr.

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,  

Job Summary

Join a premier luxury corporate dining team in the heart of New York City as a Senior Sous Chef , where creativity, leadership, and culinary excellence come together in a fast-paced, high-touch environment. This exciting hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to work alongside top culinary talent while delivering elevated dining experiences with an uncompromising focus on quality, innovation, and execution.

The Senior Sous Chef serves as a key culinary leader, overseeing daily kitchen operations, mentoring and developing team members, and delivering exceptional quality and execution across all dining services and elevated catering experiences.

Ideal candidates are passionate culinary professionals who lead by example, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to fostering a collaborative, learning-focused culture built on excellence and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead through active, hands-on participation across all kitchen stations
• Support and oversee daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing culinary staff
• Reinforce proper techniques, organization, and consistency
• Maintain all quality, food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure efficient workflow and service excellence
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook in a high-quality culinary setting
• Strong hands-on leadership and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support team development
• High attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
• Ability to work early mornings and occasional evenings/weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a culinary certificate and required experience
• High-volume culinary/kitchen management experience in fine dining, corporate dining, hotels, and country club settings preferred
• Catering experience required 
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), 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

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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

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

Req ID:  1536589

Restaurant Associates 

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