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Atlas Restaurant Group

Executive Chef

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

At Big Fish Wilmington, we believe great restaurants are built by great people. We are looking for a leader who is excited to grow, inspire, and make an impac The Role As Executive Chef, you are the ...

Popeyes

Restaurant Manager

DE · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

The Restaurant General Manager is the executive leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, guests, people, and operations. The RGM has overall responsibility for managing the daily operations ...

Popeyes

Restaurant Manager

Camden, DE · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

The Restaurant General Manager is the executive leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, guests, people, and operations. The RGM has overall responsibility for managing the daily operations ...

Shake Shack

Restaurant Manager

Newark, DE · On-site

Manage daily restaurant operations to ensure superior service and guest satisfaction * Train team ... CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans ...

Shake Shack

Restaurant Manager

Newark, DE

Manage daily restaurant operations to ensure superior service and guest satisfaction * Train team ... CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans ...

Shake Shack

Restaurant Manager

Newark, DE · On-site

Manage daily restaurant operations to ensure superior service and guest satisfaction * Train team ... CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans ...

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Executive Chef

Seaford, DE · On-site

$67K - $83K/yr

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Executive Chef position. In this role, you ... Minimum of ten years' experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club ...

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Executive Chef

Seaford, DE · On-site

$67K - $83K/yr

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Executive Chef position. In this role, you ... Minimum of ten years' experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club ...

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Executive Chef

Seaford, DE · On-site

$67K - $83K/yr

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Executive Chef position. In this role, you ... Minimum of ten years' experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club ...

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Executive Chef II - Corporate Dining (Newark, DE)

Restaurant Associates

Newark, DE • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Restaurant Associates rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 236 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 68 rated caterers

Job description

Position Title: Executive Chef II - Corporate Dining (Newark, DE) 

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan Eligible + 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:

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at JP Morgan Chase in Newark, DE. This premier corporate dining account serves a discerning executive clientele and features a full-service café, licensed Starbucks, and a robust conference center catering operation, delivering elevated hospitality and exceptional culinary experiences each day. The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, innovation, and service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This role is responsible for driving an upscale culinary program that blends restaurant-quality dining with seamless, high-touch corporate hospitality.

This is a Monday–Friday position with no weekend schedule, offering an outstanding opportunity to build an innovative culinary program while enjoying exceptional work-life balance in one of the industry's most prestigious corporate dining environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads the successful execution of numerous high-end catering events, from intimate executive meetings to large-scale corporate functions.
  • Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines,
  • Leads and manages a culinary team of approximately 30 culinary professionals.
  • Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
  • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
  • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
  • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
  • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products, staying within Company guidelines for such products
  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
  • Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
  • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate is a dynamic, hands-on culinary leader with experience in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, private clubs, or premier corporate dining environments.
  • Must be passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional catering for executive meetings, conferences, and special events.
  • Minimum of five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience required
  • Catering experience is required
  • High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences
  • Hands-on chef experience a must
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet
  • ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Restaurant Associates

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A chef-driven company with a mission to deliver hospitality excellence. Since the very beginning, we’ve delivered culinary quality and innovation coupled with unparalleled hospitality to some of the most recognizable companies, institutions, and brands in the world. At R/A, food is inspiration. Our reputation is built on our ability to continuously evolve and innovate. Our work goes beyond the excellence of our food and hospitality. It extends to industry-best wellness and sustainability practices and a commitment to integrating human-centered technology.

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1953

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