Innovative Sous Chef for High-Volume Corporate Dining

Compass Group USA; Cambridge (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

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

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef for a corporate dining facility in Cambridge, MA. You will assist in supervising the culinary department, prepare and garnish dishes, and help develop daily menus while coordinating with the Executive Chef on catering events.

This role offers opportunities to lead, innovate menus, and advance within a dynamic, customer-focused foodservice environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience with high-volume kitchens.
• Catering experience preferred.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook.
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and executes catering events
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Catering experience

Foodservice operations

MS Office proficiency

ServSafe certified

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef for a corporate dining facility in Cambridge, MA. You will assist in supervising the culinary department, prepare and garnish dishes, and help develop daily menus while coordinating with the Executive Chef on catering events.

This role offers opportunities to lead, innovate menus, and advance within a dynamic, customer-focused foodservice environment.