Sous Chef, Banners Kitchen and Tap

Delaware North; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Banners Kitchen and Tap in Boston, Massachusetts. You will supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, high-quality food, and adherence to recipes.

You will assist in hiring, training, and mentoring staff while managing food and labor costs, schedules, inventory, and supplier relations. A strong background in cost control and a passion for excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume operation.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team motivation skills.
• Knowledge of cost control, inventory, and menu costing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper techniques, recipe adherence, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members to build a cohesive team.
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

MS Word / Excel

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Banners Kitchen and Tap in Boston, Massachusetts. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team. If you have excellent culinary skills, creativity, and strong leadership abilities, we encourage you to apply and help inspire and develop our team.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56,800 - $76,700 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• 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
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

More About You

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous supervisory 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
• Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Who We Are

Delaware North is a leader in food service management, operating some of the busiest and most famous kitchens in the world. This is no exception when it comes to serving up exquisite cuisines and unforgettable dining experiences in the Boston Hub area including locations such as Banners Kitchen & Tap, Momosan, and the Boston Hub Food Hall.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team — you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.