Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader

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

Tuition and certification reimburse

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 delivering exceptional food quality. You will lead culinary teams, hire and mentor staff, manage food and labor costs, assist with menu design and costing, and ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen compliant with health regulations.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of culinary experience with leadership responsibilities and be prepared to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with management responsibilities.
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking and precise recipe adherence.
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor costs, menu development, costing, inventory.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe and Food Safety certifications.

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

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Cost control

Food safety

Team coaching

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 delivering exceptional food quality. You will lead culinary teams, hire and mentor staff, manage food and labor costs, assist with menu design and costing, and ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen compliant with health regulations.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of culinary experience with leadership responsibilities and be prepared to