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!

Working as a Sous Chef for Restaurant Associates at 345 Park Avenue, you will be responsible for supporting the successful culinary operation, focusing on catering and cafe services. You will manage a team, prepare and cook various food items, and develop daily menu items. You will manage 8-10 associates and work closely with the Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is a great opportunity for a growth-minded culinarian looking to start a long-term career with an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Manages hourly associates.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• 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 client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 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).

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification.