Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Catering & Menu Innovation

Restaurant Associates; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary department of a corporate dining facility. You will assist with supervising, preparing, and cooking, and help develop menus and assist with catering events.

The role emphasizes cost controls, menu planning, and partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality food and memorable catering experiences.

Qualifications

• 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 certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-volume kitchens

Catering experience

Kitchen management

Food presentation

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary department of a corporate dining facility. You will assist with supervising, preparing, and cooking, and help develop menus and assist with catering events.

The role emphasizes cost controls, menu planning, and partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality food and memorable catering experiences.