Banquet Sous Chef | Full-Time | Mass Mutual Center

Banquet Sous Chef

The Banquet Sous Chef is involved with all aspects of the culinary operations, focusing on private events, catering, and special events. Operational duties and responsibilities include providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, growing and developing product offerings and menus, and managing profitability of food items. This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00 - $30.00.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction for all day-to-day event operations
• Plan and supervise the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
• Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitation standards
• Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
• Work with the front-of-house team to ensure proper execution of events
• Organize and help in the service of all activities concerning ala carte, employee meals, and private dining rooms
• Ordering, receiving, and proper rotation of food and kitchen goods.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work areas and the kitchen as a whole, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Consistent preparation and presentation based on overall standards, including portion size, of daily specials, salads, entrees, etc., as applicable per work assignment and as designated by Executive Chef which are produced within OVG's quality standards guidelines.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties, including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
• Assist in menu design and direct food presentation, production, and control, including all food for all events, which may include breakfast, lunch, and dinner events; private events; weddings; amenities; special events; etc.
• Coach and train the team by working side-by-side with them as needed to teach different techniques, prepare new items, etc.
• Supporting Employee Partners and participating in daily and weekly management meetings
• Help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employee Partners are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
• Adhere to all of the various company- and department-written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as a lead line cook. Supervisor experience is preferred.
• Culinary training is preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Health & Sanitation Card.
• Ability to communicate and follow detailed instructions.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced indoor environment,
• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull heavy objects on occasion.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to squat/kneel, reach, grasp, twist/bend, and fold/unfold as needed.