Catering Sous Chef

Compass Group • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a Catering Sous Chef to help execute campus events ranging from intimate receptions and executive meetings to large-scale celebrations and signature college functions. The role works closely with catering managers and culinary teams to bring creative menus to life while upholding standards for fresh ingredients, food quality, operational excellence, and guest experience.

The position involves hands-on culinary leadership, including menu development, food preparation and presentation, production planning, inventory support, event execution, and coaching culinary team members. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility to support evening, weekend, and special-event schedules as business needs require. The position is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and pays $75,000–$82,000.

Requirements

• 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 focused 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 ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Comfort using basic computer applications, email, and web-based systems.
• Flexibility to support evening, weekend, and special-event schedules as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary execution of catered campus events, ensuring food quality, presentation, and service.
• Collaborate with catering and dining leadership to develop menus aligned with client needs, seasonal offerings, and Bon Appétit's culinary philosophy.
• Prepare, cook, and present food for catered functions of varying sizes.
• Support menu tastings, special events, and customized client requests.
• Ensure recipes, portioning, and presentation standards are followed consistently.
• Coordinate production schedules and event preparation for timely execution.
• Monitor food quality during 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 and support food-cost and waste-management goals.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Guide, train, and support culinary team members in catering production, event execution, and food handling.
• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance (full-time positions)
• Dental insurance (full-time positions)
• Vision insurance (full-time positions)
• Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
• Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
• Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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