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Restaurant Executive Chef

Compass Group Careers
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025
Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Restaurant Executive Chef

Pay Grade: G15

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan

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

Restaurant Associates is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Executive Chef to join our world-class team in Princeton! Join our dynamic team and lead all aspects of our restaurant with a full scratch kitchen and farm-to-table approach. This is your chance to work in an ambitious environment where your outstanding skills will shine. We are looking for a creative and passionate culinary leader to coordinate our kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and ensure an outstanding dining experience for our guests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine dining and a flair for innovative dishes that highlight fresh, local ingredients. If you are a dynamic chef with a dedication to culinary excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.

As an Executive Chef, you will compete at the highest level, ensuring flawless execution of all culinary functions of the restaurant and other outlets including catering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a team of associates, encouraging an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere.
  • Coordinate and manage kitchen operations to ensure flawless execution.
  • Develop and implement world-class menus using farm-to-table ingredients.
  • Train and lead kitchen staff, encouraging a collaborative atmosphere.
  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Ensure food quality meets our established expectations.
  • Implement cost controls and manage expenditures effectively.
  • Plan and build innovative and enticing menus that cater to diverse clientele.
  • Purchase and manage inventory with precision and efficiency.
  • Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with our marketing and culinary teams.
  • Determine and successfully implement strategies to improve the dining experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Culinary degree preferred.
  • Three to five years of proven culinary management experience.
  • Restaurant fine ding experience required.
  • Essential high-volume production and catering experience.
  • Previous experience in managing cost controls.
  • Demonstrated desire to learn and grow with an outstanding foodservice company.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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 for paid time off benefits information.

 

Req ID:  1400219

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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