Sous Chef

NEXDINE Hospitality is a renowned family of brands that specializes in delivering high-quality dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services across various sectors including businesses, independent schools, higher education institutions, senior living communities, and hospitals nationwide. With a commitment to putting people first, NEXDINE ensures finely tailored and expertly managed programs that align with each client’s unique needs. The company’s hallmark, known as The NEXDINE Experience, is recognized for its responsiveness, transparency, and authenticity, making it a trusted partner in hospitality and dining service management. NEXDINE offers a workplace that is both supportive and dynamic, encouraging career growth and offering numerous employee perks. Full details about the company and its broad service offerings are available at www.NEXDINE.com.

The role of Sous Chef at NEXDINE Hospitality, located in Westborough, MA, is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, with weekly payments through direct deposit. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in supporting the Executive Chef/Chef Manager by developing and executing culinary operations designed to exceed customer expectations. This position requires supervision of culinary and front-of-house staff, ensuring all service, production, and presentation standards are upheld to the highest quality. The Sous Chef utilizes professional culinary techniques in food preparation while managing the final food presentation and service. This role involves active participation in menu development, cost control, and vendor relationship management, alongside ensuring strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and operational standards within the kitchen and dining environments.

In addition, the Sous Chef assists with purchasing decisions, inventory management, recipe pricing analysis, and budget oversight related to food costs, labor, and supplies, helping to maintain operational efficiency aligned with budgetary guidelines. Training and supervising kitchen personnel is essential, including instructing staff on new cooking techniques and equipment use. The role demands excellent customer service skills, facilitating a welcoming environment for customers by being attentive and approachable. This position also involves handling physical demands that include standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working around kitchen equipment and office technology, making it suitable for physically capable individuals committed to a fast-paced culinary environment.

NEXDINE emphasizes a comprehensive benefits package for its employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave, employee assistance programs, career growth opportunities, and various employee perks and rewards. These benefits not only support the well-being of the team but also promote a balanced and fulfilling work-life experience. This opportunity is well-suited for culinary professionals aspiring to grow in their careers within a supportive and progressive company that values quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.