Catering Sous Chef

Gibbet Hill • Groton, MA

19h

About The Position

The Position: We are seeking a motivated Sous Chef for our fast-paced and dynamic event culinary team. Gibbet Hill is on the forefront of the local food movement with it’s own 3 acre produce farm. The Barn is a top wedding and event venues in Massachusetts with a reputation for remarkable food and service. As a Sous Chef, you will assist the Chef de Cuisine with the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality culinary experience for our guests.??

Requirements

• 2 or more years of catering experience involving team leadership
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with an ability to train and motivate kitchen staff members.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines, and an ability to ensure that all food preparation and presentation is in compliance with these standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to traverse a kitchen and other tight spaces for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively

Responsibilities

• Effectively run Barn events as a Charge Chef.
• Oversee and participate in the execution of all dishes ensuring consistency and quality.
• Train, manage and retain kitchen staff and supervise/coordinate all kitchen activities fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Create a culture of teamwork and synergy with front of house, immediately addressing any behavior or activity that goes against the company core values.
• Assist with the oversight of inventory, prep lists, and purchasing decisions throughout each shift and event.
• Ensures purchases and inventory are checked in and recorded properly.
• Partner with the Chef de Cuisine to develop and implement new kitchen policies and systems when applicable.
• In the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, the Catering Sous Chef must be able to attend BEO meetings as scheduled.
• Ensure state and local hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients, and ending with the finished product.

Benefits

• We care about work life balance and offer flexible scheduling and paid time off after 6 months
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package after the first full 30 (thirty) days of employment to employees that meet our eligibility requirements (health, dental)
• Manager dining benefit.
• 401k with an annual match (must meet eligibility requirements).
• Competitive Salary.
• Training and opportunities for growth!
• Employer sponsored Long Term Disability.
• Employee must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in benefits.? Employee must meet eligibility requirements to enroll.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed