High-Volume Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team

Delaware North; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations and leading the culinary team. You will ensure exceptional food quality, assist in hiring and mentoring, and drive cost management and menu development.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the culinary team on recipes and bulk preparation. TD Garden hosts 200+ events annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous management responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation.
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence, with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team.
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor costs, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members while creating a cohesive work environment.
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food presentation

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Education

ServSafe Certification

Food Safety Handler Certification

TIPs Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations and leading the culinary team. You will ensure exceptional food quality, assist in hiring and mentoring, and drive cost management and menu development.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the culinary team on recipes and bulk preparation. TD Garden hosts 200+ events annually.