Sous Chef

MAX; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Shift Meal & Monthly Dining Allowance

100% Employer Paid Disability

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities for Growth and Advance-

401(k) with matching up to 4%

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time

Referral Program

Life, Accident, Critical Illness, &Pet

Career Development within the Max Hosp

Job summary

Max’s Tavern & Max’s Swing Lounge, located inside the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team. The role supports the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and menu development, ensuring excellence in food quality and presentation.

You will supervise and train staff, manage high-volume prep and service, and collaborate on seasonal offerings while maintaining top sanitation and safety standards in a lively, hospitality-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible culinary experience in an upscale kitchen.
• Experience with menu creation and managing high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Experience in managing inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal ingredients and working with local suppliers.
• Formal culinary training is preferred.
• Maintain high standards in food presentation, cleanliness, and organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring they follow food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Help manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and receiving of products.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new menu items and ensure seasonal offerings are included.
• Ensure that food preparation and presentation meet Max’s Tavern & Max’s Swing Lounge’s standards of excellence.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Help manage kitchen staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak hours.
• Troubleshoot any culinary issues that arise during service.
• Maintain communication with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Inventory management

Menu development

Team mentoring

Communication

Time management

Work under pressure

Education

Culinary training

Job description

SOUS CHEF – MAX’S TAVERN & MAX’S SWING LOUNGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA
Join the Max Hospitality Team!

Max’s Tavern & Max’s Swing Lounge, located inside the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. If you have a love for cooking, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding dishes in a high-energy environment, we want to hear from you! Open availability is required.

Max Hospitality is dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, thoughtful service, and a culture rooted in professionalism and growth. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about hospitality and excited to contribute to our growing, vibrant restaurant group.

Max's Tavern offers a polished yet approachable dining experience, featuring hearty American favorites like steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails. Max's Swing Lounge is a lively indoor golf venue that serves craft beers, signature cocktails, and small plates, offering a fun, energetic atmosphere. Together, the two locations share a kitchen and team, operating in tandem while maintaining their distinct identities. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, a passion for quality food, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Competitive Pay

Shift Meal & Monthly Dining Allowance for all locations

100% Employer Paid Disability

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

401(k) with matching up to 4%

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time

Referral Program

Life, Accident, Critical Illness, & Pet Insurance

Career Development within the Max Hospitality Group

Responsibilities:

Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen

Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring they follow food safety, sanitation, and quality standards

Help manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and receiving of products

Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new menu items and ensure seasonal offerings are included

Ensure that food preparation and presentation meet Max’s Tavern & Max’s Swing Lounge’s standards of excellence

Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and surrounding areas

Help manage kitchen staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak hours

Troubleshoot any culinary issues that arise during service

Maintain communication with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction

Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food quality standards

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible culinary experience in an upscale kitchen

Experience with menu creation and managing high-volume kitchen operations

Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency

Experience in managing inventory, ordering, and scheduling

Strong knowledge of seasonal ingredients and working with local suppliers

Formal culinary training is preferred

Ability to maintain high standards in food presentation, cleanliness, and organization

Skills and Qualities:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Strong organizational and time-management skills

A passion for food, especially in the context of American and seasonal cuisine

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet high standards of excellence

Professional demeanor and appearance required

Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with criminal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.