Restaurant Associates Position Title: Sous Chef Pay 6 Reports To: Executive Chef Salary: $32 per hour Other Forms of Compensation: 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, This is R/A ! Job Summary The Restaurant at Gilder, located within the American Museum of Natural History, opened its doors in 2023 and has already earned accolades from Eater as one of the Best Restaurants on the Upper West Side and one of the Top Museum Restaurants in NYC. Gilder is a modern American brasserie offering a seasonal lunch menu seven days a week during museum hours. Now Hiring: Sous Chef at Gilder Restaurant! Summary: Supervises and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items while meeting standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control. + Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef. + Communicates with customers to describe menu preparation, answer questions and resolve concerns; communicates customer comments and operational needs appropriately through the organization. + Helps with menu planning and ordering following appropriate company programs and initiatives. + Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control. + Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen; ensures timely and efficient meal service to all service areas. + Conducts periodic and regular inspections to monitor quality of food preparation, service, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, appearance of equipment and associates; takes appropriate corrective action when appropriate. + Supervises and participates in the service of food and beverage orders; ensures the delivery of exemplary customer service and no service delays. + Supervises associates, including training, scheduling, assigning and directing work; conducts pre-shift meetings. + Participates in performance management of associates, including appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates and resolving concerns. + Performs other duties as assigned. Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) 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) + Paid Parental Leave + Personal Leave 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1433546 Restaurant Associates Michael Abbey [[req_classification]]