Senior Executive Chef - Food Hall & Cafe Operations

Join Restaurant Associates, a leading provider of dining and event catering for prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. Voted a Glassdoor's Employee Choice Award winner for Best Places to Work in 2021, Restaurant Associates is a top employer! This exciting opportunity awaits you at JPMorgan Chase's new global HQ at 270 Park. This high-profile location features vibrant food halls, bustling cafes, curated retail experiences, and world-class catering.

As a Senior Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations within a new unit, ensuring top-tier service and innovative culinary experiences. This role is crucial in the dynamic opening team, responsible for on-trend, efficient, and safe food production. Your responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, purchasing, food cost controls, and staff management and development. This role provides ample opportunity to work with a team of great professionals.

• Lead culinary aspects relating to Food Hall & Cafe Operations
• Develop and maintain high culinary standards for dining and Food Hall operations
• Create and update menu programming based on market trends, seasonality, and in-unit promotions
• Schedule culinary staff based on participation and high-volume service periods
• Participate in management and client meetings for business plans and unit operations
• Train, develop, and inspire the local culinary team
• Lead Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, food seasonality, health/wellness, and high-quality culinary arts on campus
• Analyze operational performance and trends to devise and lead improvements
• Accurately explain daily menu items to customers
• Manage and analyze budgetary requirements for product cost and inventory
• Maintain and enforce strong HACCP, Food, and Safety programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience in a high-volume operation
• Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to work with an industry leader
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, and the Internet)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of communicating effectively with management, departments, customers, and associates
• ServSafe® Certification and New York food Handlers Certificate preferred

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025

Req ID: 1364231

Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and 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. While this job description is intended to be accurate, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance/AD&D.
• 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).

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience in a high-volume operation.
• Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, and the Internet).
• Ability to communicate on various levels (written & verbal).
• ServSafe® Certification, New York food Handlers Certificate preferred.