Sr. Sous Chef - Harvard Business School (Boston, MA)

Compass Group USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead daily operations at Harvard Business School in Boston, MA. The role oversees high-volume food production and supports premier catering and events, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

The candidate will drive food quality, safety, sanitation per HACCP, and collaborate on menu planning, purchasing, and inventory while developing a team of hourly culinary staff.

Qualifications

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of culinary/kitchen management in high-volume settings.
• Catering experience is required.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and menu planning.
• Lead daily culinary operations and ensure high-quality food production.
• Coordinate catering events and seasonal program rollouts.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary excellence

Food safety

Menu planning

Microsoft Office

Education

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Sr. Sous Chef - Harvard Business School (Boston, MA)

Position Title:Sr. Sous Chef - Harvard Business School (Boston, MA)

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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:

The Senior Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in supporting the daily culinary operations at Harvard Business School in Boston, MA. This position oversees high-volume food production while helping execute premier catering and special events that deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Key responsibilities to ensure seamless culinary operations include maintaining the highest standards of food quality, including catering events, safety, and sanitation in compliance with HACCP guidelines; overseeing food preparation, storage, and production; and assisting with menu planning, purchasing, inventory management, and cost control. The Senior Sous Chef also leads and develops a team of hourly culinary associates through hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management, fostering a collaborative culture focused on operational excellence and outstanding hospitality.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment and are passionate about culinary excellence, team development, and creating memorable dining experiences, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career with one of the nation's most prestigious institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists theExecutive Chef with managing cost controls and control 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
• At least 5 years of culinary/kitchen management experience required in a high-volume setting
• Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Catering experience is required
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences 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; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in patient 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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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