Sous Chef

Casey J's Tavern; Rowley (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $65k-$70k

Quarterly bonuses

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Discounts at Serenitee RestaurantGroup

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Casey J's Tavern in Massachusetts is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef, ensuring high culinary standards and consistent plate presentation. You will train and mentor staff, plan seasonal menus, uphold health and sanitation guidelines, and step in during peak service to keep the team motivated and focused on delivering warm hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Strong cooking skills across various stations and cuisines.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing seasonal menus that align with Casey J’s Tavern’s concept.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring proper techniques and safety protocols.
• Maintain quality control for all dishes served, with attention to taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Step into the line as needed to support service during peak times.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Description

Casey J’s Tavern is a lively, neighborhood restaurant known for its warm hospitality, scratch-made comfort food, and a commitment to delivering a consistently great dining experience. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team and help lead our kitchen with creativity, precision, and pride.

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high culinary standards, and inspire our back-of-house team. This role requires both strong leadership skills and hands-on cooking expertise, ensuring every plate meets our quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing seasonal menus that align with Casey J’s Tavern’s concept.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring proper techniques and safety protocols.
• Maintain quality control for all dishes served, with attention to taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Step into the line as needed to support service during peak times.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary $65,000 - $70,000
• Regular and ongoing opportunities for financial growth
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Superb Medical and Dental insurance with a generous employer contribution to both
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Discounts in all of the Serenitee Restaurant Group locations
• Excellent Career and Financial Growth!

Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Strong cooking skills across various stations and cuisines.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.