Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative culinary team as an Executive Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. You'll be at the forefront of creating exceptional dining experiences in a high-volume catering environment, working closely with an executive chef to craft unique menus tailored to client needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a rapidly expanding organization, ensuring culinary excellence while leading a talented kitchen team. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a sous chef or executive sous chef in high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the executive chef to create innovative menus.
• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring high-quality food production.
• Mentor kitchen staff while maintaining food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Regulations

Menu Development

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Position Title: Executive Sous Chef

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $80,000 to $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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Job Summary

MAX Ultimate Food is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Sous Chef to work out of our commissary in Boston and work events throughout the Greater New England area. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, possess strong leadership abilities, and have a proven track record of success in high-volume catering or high end restaurant or hotel environments. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of top-tier culinary experiences exceed our clients' expectations. This is a unique experience for a highly qualified chef, as we are experiencing an extreme period of growth and are preparing to expand our business and move into a brand new facility.

Some of the key duties and responsibilities of this role will require (but is not limited to):

- Collaborating with the executive chef to plan and develop innovative, high-quality menus tailored to the unique needs of each event which will include tastings with clients.

- Overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficient production and exceptional quality of food in high-volume settings.

- Managing and mentoring kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain a cohesive and skilled team.

- Maintaining strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

- Monitoring inventory levels, control costs, and minimize waste while upholding the highest standards of ingredient quality.

- Working closely with our Sales team, event managers, leadership team and other relevant teams to coordinate the culinary aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.

- Upholding a culture of continuous improvement, fostering creativity and innovation in menu development and kitchen operations.

- Leading prep cooks and event chefs on site and at private/offsite events regularly.

- Work with high end clients and perform excellent customer service at all times.

- Perform ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Executive Chef and leadership team.

Qualifications:

- At least three years of proven experience as a sous chef or executive sous chef in a high-volume, high-end catering, restaurant or hotel environment.

- Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dishes that showcase creativity and attention to detail.

- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse kitchen team.

- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices for maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency.

- Culinary degree or relevant certifications are a plus but may be waived with relevant experience.

If you are a dynamic culinary professional with a passion for delivering extraordinary experiences and have a proven ability to excel in high-end catering or similar settings, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

To apply, please submit your resume to [e-mail] outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role or simply "apply" to this position and a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you soon.

MAX Ultimate Food is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and talented executive sous chef to our team.

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1421520

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