Executive Sous Chef- Datadog

 

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

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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 an Executive Sous Chef at Datadog, you will play a key role in supporting successful culinary operations with a strong emphasis on commissary and catering services. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑quality corporate dining environment. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, primarily daytime hours, with occasional evening catered events. Enjoy holidays and weekends off, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career growth opportunities with a leading food service organization supporting a premier tech company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute daily culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and service
• Deliver exceptional guest and client experiences through high-quality food and presentation
• Lead, train, and manage a culinary team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and engagement
• Partner with culinary and marketing teams to roll out new culinary programs and concepts
• Assist with cost controls, including inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall operational success

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities
• Background in fine dining, restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or higher education food service
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production techniques, sanitation standards, food safety, cost controls, and presentation
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, and comfort using technology in daily operations

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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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