Campus Catering Sous Chef – Lead High-Volume Events

Compass Group USA; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bentley University in Waltham, MA seeks a Catering Sous Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team and deliver exceptional dining and event experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests. You will work closely with a culinary team, creating high-quality menus, executing memorable catered events, and inspiring kitchen associates through hands-on leadership.

You will oversee daily catering operations, develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and quality standards while driving cost

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice, catering, restaurants, hotels, higher education, healthcare, or corporate dining.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proven leadership, training, and team development skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily catering and culinary operations
• Coordinate food production, preparation, and presentation for events and special functions
• Assist with menu development and the launch of innovative culinary programs
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members to deliver exceptional results

Skills

Leadership

Catering operations

Food safety

Menu development

Team training

Excel

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Bentley University in Waltham, MA seeks a Catering Sous Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team and deliver exceptional dining and event experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests. You will work closely with a culinary team, creating high-quality menus, executing memorable catered events, and inspiring kitchen associates through hands-on leadership.

You will oversee daily catering operations, develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and quality standards while driving cost