Catering Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Campus Events

Compass Group USA; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

Bentley University is seeking a talented Catering Sous Chef to lead and deliver exceptional dining and event experiences on campus. You will work with a dynamic culinary team to create menus, execute memorable catered events, and inspire kitchen staff through hands-on leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in culinary roles with leadership experience, strong cost controls, and a passion for quality. This on-site role supports campus dining and events at Bentley University, part of Chartwells

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

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Menu development

Food safety

Training & team development

MS Excel

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Bentley University is seeking a talented Catering Sous Chef to lead and deliver exceptional dining and event experiences on campus. You will work with a dynamic culinary team to create menus, execute memorable catered events, and inspire kitchen staff through hands-on leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in culinary roles with leadership experience, strong cost controls, and a passion for quality. This on-site role supports campus dining and events at Bentley University, part of Chartwells