EXECUTIVE CHEF- CHINESE CUISINE
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: Executive Chef- Chinese Cuisine
Salary: $90K/Yr - $100K/Yr
Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits
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
As the Executive Chef – Chinese Cuisine, you will play a vital role in leading the culinary department with a specialized focus on authentic and contemporary Chinese cuisine. Key responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and execution of Chinese menu offerings, ensuring adherence to proper cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation standards. You will support the development of daily menus featuring both traditional and innovative dishes while maintaining consistency, quality, inventory control, and ordering processes.
*Experience with authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
- Plans and creates all menus
- Purchases and manages inventory
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary degree preferred
- Experience with authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine required
- Strong working knowledge of regional Chinese cuisines (e.g., Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan), with the ability to adapt traditional techniques to high-volume production
- Strong technical foundation in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional Chinese preparation methods
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing cost controls
- Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company
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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.
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