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Job Title: RA - CHEF I, SOUS at Lincoln Center, NYC. NY
Job Location: NY: New York City
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-19

Company Name: Compass Group
Contact: Human Resources
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Fax: email only please

Description: RA - CHEF I, SOUS at Lincoln Center, NYC. NY

Job ID: RT09160801 Description: Sous Chef I at Lincoln Center - NYC, NY A Fresh Approach To Great Results. Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nation’s largest contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Latin America, and Canada and revenues of $7.7 billion. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s ourgreat peopleprovidinggreat servicethat generates ourgreat results.In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Restaurant Associates, a division of the Compass Group, is a national hospitality company based out of New York City. We specialize in fine dining restaurants, corporate dining, performing arts centers and museums, as well as off-premise catered events. Our clients include many of the Fortune 500 companies and internationally renowned cultural centers throughout the United States. We also have created, developed and manage popular restaurants around the country such as the Morgan Dining room in NYC, Table 1280 in Atlanta, and Bravo in Boston.. Our high standards and commitment to imaginative concepts have attracted the best professionals as well as the top graduates of industry schools. Opportunities for development and growth are unlimited. Restaurant Associates’ Mission statement is total customer and client satisfaction. Our vision is simplicity, style and passion. This vision is shared by all our associates and in effect, positions Restaurant Associates as a leader in the hospitality business. Share your skills, develop your talents, be fulfilled in your career. Play a key role in our future success: Job Description Responsible for the successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef and Director. May serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef. Duties include heavy food production of client meals and high level catering functions always ensuring the standards of excellence set by Restaurant Associates and the Client are met. Must adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation. Additional duties may include menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and hourly associate management to include hiring, counseling, coaching and development. Recipe to Succeed: * Good supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal * Ability to communicate on various levels to include client, management, departmental, customer and associate levels * Understanding of financial, budgetary, and food control practices * Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet * Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions * Knowledge of HACCP controls * Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbs. Necessary Ingredients:

* A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and 4 years of culinary experience including 3 year at management level. * Upscale fine dining experience * Knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation * Experience in high volume production with the ability to oversee large culinary associate staff * The ability to hire, train, develop, coach and counsel hourly associates * Hands-on leadership and training skills * ServSafe® Certified * Must be able to pass criminal background check

Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group, The Americas Division, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group, The Americas Division is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V Requirements:

Career Level Mid Career (2+ Years Experience) Sector Restaurant Associates Areas of Interest Foodservice - Cultural Center Education Associates Degree/2 Year College Locale New York-New York City Preferred Language English

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