Banquet Chef – Lead High-Volume Catering & Menu Innovation

Eurest USA; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Eurest in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead high-volume catering operations in our corporate dining environment. You will supervise food preparation, menu development, and inventory while ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree (associates preferred), 3–5 years of culinary experience, and a track record of delivering exceptional catering experiences. Competitive salary range: $64,000–$68,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience preferred.
• High-volume production and catering experience.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Desire to work with an industry leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes.
• Recommends and implements procedural/production changes.
• Assures compliance with all sanitation Serve-Safe and safety requirements.
• Performs culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Demonstrates proficiency in menu development, cost controls, and purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

High volume catering

Education

Culinary Degree Required

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Eurest in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead high-volume catering operations in our corporate dining environment. You will supervise food preparation, menu development, and inventory while ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree (associates preferred), 3–5 years of culinary experience, and a track record of delivering exceptional catering experiences. Competitive salary range: $64,000–$68,000 plus comprehensive benefits.