Sous Chef - Cambridge, MA

Compass Group USA; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Sous Chef for a Cambridge, MA corporate dining facility. You will support the culinary department, supervise staff, and help develop menus while ensuring quality and cost controls.

The role offers opportunities to lead daily operations, assist with ordering, and contribute to catering events within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• AS or equivalent experience required.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience with high-volume kitchens and catering.
• Catering experience preferred and highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Assist Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Catering events

Food quality & cost control

Client satisfaction programs

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title:Sous Chef - Cambridge, MA

Pay Grade:12

Salary:$51,000 - $71,000/ yr.

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A!

Job Summary:

As aSous Chef with Restaurant Associates, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a corporate dining facility in Cambridge, MA. You will assist with supervising, preparing, and cooking various food items, and develop daily menu items, including preparation and garnishing. You may supervise hourly associates, and work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering, as well as support any catering events.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional ready to take the next step in their career. Join a dynamic team where your creativity, leadership, and passion for food are valued—and where you’ll have meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

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

What We're Looking For:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Experience with high-volume kitchens
• Catering experience preferred
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.