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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF

Pay 15

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $100,000-$105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package

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Job Summary

The Executive Chef is responsible for the culinary quality, service and experience of all aspects, outlets and venues of the operation, including, but not limited to, cafes and catering. Motivates, coaches, develops and directs team members to deliver delicious, nutritious food, exceptional service, and accomplish daily goals and projects. This position oversees the daily administrative and operational tasks, including financial management and analysis, sanitation and safety. Menu development, client interaction and overall catering and special events experiences across all venues on the DC campus.

The Executive Chef will focus on culinary excellence and the catering experience for the Food at Google program in order to support operational excellence. This position reports into the onsite General Manager with dotted line accountability to the Regional Chef and will leverage their strong hospitality and operational skills to partner with key stakeholders (culinary, nutrition, marketing, behavioral science, concept development, procurement, risk management, client interaction and event planning, operations and people approach) to promote with standards, Food at Google expectations and enhance user (partner) experience.

This role is based in Washington D.C.

The great things you will be expected to do:

• Designs, leads, and owns the overall catering and culinary experience, not just the offerings

• Has a Passion for quality food preparation and taste

• Follows all menu and production/prep expectations and guides, opening/closing checklist and responsibility guides

• Prepares well balanced meals to fuel Googlers through the day

• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly POp-Up events, surprise and delights with station takeovers.

• Sets an expectation of hospitality that is friendly and engaging

• Trains and develops team members

• Responsible for ensuring employee reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions are delivered in a professional and timely manner

• Responsible for ensuring that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following sector and Food at Google purchasing standards and sustainability commitments

• Ensures all sector and Compass employee guidelines are implemented and adhered to

• Promotes a culture of Food and Workplace Safety

• Treats all customers with professionalism, care and respect

• Communicates with the our partner honestly, accurately and in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience

• Has 6-8 years related experience in upscale food service and catering operations including 3 years at the management level

• Strong passion for great food and hospitality

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate team

• MUST be able to act in collaboration with the General Manager as operating partner and provide short, medium, and long term concerns + opportunities to evolve the business and team.

• Working knowledge of GSuite platform including Sheets, Slides, Docs & Gmail

• Possess general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices

• Leads time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines for team and individual.

• Ability to follow all Health & Safety standards

• Demonstrates good judgment and decision making skills

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

  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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

  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.

Req ID: 1298491

Restaurant Associates

Nakiiya Nashaya Jones

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