Job Description

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 accomplished   Executive Sous Chef   to join the leadership team at   Marcel , the new cultural destination from Roman and Williams in partnership with Sotheby’s, located in the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue. More than a restaurant, Marcel is a multi-faceted experience with multiple outliets. Together, these outlets form a destination where cuisine, design, art, and retail converge.

In collaboration with Chef Partner Marie-Aude Rose and the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef will help shape and execute Marcel’s culinary program, a menu that reflects Rose’s philosophy:  “a conversation between reverence and rebellion; a marriage of tradition and temptation.”  This is a hands-on, knife-in-hand leadership role, perfect for a chef who thrives in high-volume luxury dining while maintaining artistry, detail, and discipline.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing operations across all outlets.
• Lead daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistency, quality, and elegance in every dish
• Mentor, train, and develop culinary team members with a focus on precision, professionalism, and hospitality
• Play an active role in menu development, seasonal updates, and the rollout of new culinary programs
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and cost controls while upholding the highest standards of quality
• Lead from the line during service, ensuring excellence and composure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Partner with Roman and Williams Guild and Sotheby’s teams to align culinary expression with Marcel’s broader cultural vision
• Enforce strict food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards across all operations

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, with experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Mastery of French cuisine and techniques, with the creativity to support evolving menus
• Proven success managing multi-outlet or complex culinary operations
• Strong leadership skills, with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach
• Ability to lead and inspire teams in a high-volume, high-pressure environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification strongly preferred
• A passion for refined hospitality, precision, and creating cultural dining experiences

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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. 

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.

Req ID: 1488506

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey  

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