Catering Sous Chef
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
- We are hiring immediately for a Catering Sous Chef position.
- Location: Boston MA
- Schedule : Monday - Friday (10am -6pm)
- Pay Range: $75000 - $82 000
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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world Were hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1000 cafés around the country for corporations universities and museums as well as a few dozen public restaurants. Weve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh local ingredients.
Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: Summary
- Lead the culinary execution of catered events across campus ensuring exceptional food quality presentation and service.
- Collaborate with catering and dining leadership to develop innovative menus that align with client needs seasonal offerings and Bon Appétits culinary philosophy.
- Prepare cook and present menu items for catered functions ranging from small gatherings to large-scale events.
- Support menu tastings special events and customized client requests.
- Ensure recipes portioning and presentation standards are consistently followed.
- Coordinate production schedules and event preparation to ensure timely execution.
- Monitor food quality throughout preparation transportation service and post-event activities.
- Partner with the catering team to forecast production needs and manage event-specific inventory.
- Assist with purchasing and receiving food products while supporting food cost and waste management goals.
- Maintain high standards of food safety sanitation and workplace safety in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Guide train and support culinary team members in catering production event execution and food handling practices.
- Assist with setup execution and breakdown of catered events as needed.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Participate in departmental meetings training programs and professional development opportunities.
- Culinary degree certificate or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Experience preparing food in catering hospitality higher education restaurant hotel resort or event-focused environments.
- Knowledge of banquet production event execution and large-scale food preparation.
- Strong culinary fundamentals with a focus on flavor presentation and guest experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities and event timelines.
- Experience with menu development food production planning and inventory management.
- Understanding of food safety sanitation and workplace safety standards.
- Familiarity with current culinary trends dietary accommodations and guest preferences.
- Collaborative communication skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
- Comfort using basic computer applications email and web-based systems.
- ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
- Flexibility to support evening weekend and special-event schedules as business needs require.
About Company
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group North America is a family of companies building experiences for all of our customers.