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A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nations 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 its our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, its important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success.

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.

Job Description

Responsible for the successful culinary operation reporting to the Director.  Serves as the department head for culinary operations with duties that include the food production for cafes, retail operations and catering functions.  Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation.  Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training and developing.

Recipe to Succeed:

* Superior leadership, training & team building skills * Strong culinary credentials in a comparable upscale, high volume operation * Proper handling, preparation and storage of perishable products * Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal * Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, departmental, customer and staff * Strong labor and food control practices * Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles * Ability to  lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbs.

Necessary Ingredients:

* B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary * Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training * Related experience in upscale, high volume food service operations * Strong catering experience required * Strong  knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using quality goods, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation * Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet * Food Handlers Certification

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 industrys 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

Please refer to job code 259453 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Hospitality/Food Service
	> Chef
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Compass Group North America
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please