Assistant Chef / Sous Chef (Catering & Banquets)

Location: Everett, Massachusetts, USA; onsite kitchen and banquet operations

Salary: USD 70,000–75,000 per year

Company

hirify.global operates Encore Boston Harbor, a large hospitality and entertainment property with gaming, hotel, dining, retail, spa, and event facilities.

What you will do

• Support daily kitchen management and supervise food production across all stations.
• Plan menus and prepare meals for catering and banquet functions of varying sizes.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, requisitions, budgets, and inventory.
• Train, support, and provide feedback to kitchen staff while assisting with hiring and performance management.
• Maintain food quality, guest satisfaction, sanitation, safety, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate communication with kitchen staff, other departments, guests, and team members.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as a chef in a full-service restaurant.
• High school diploma or equivalent; extensive culinary and sanitation knowledge and demonstrated knife skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain and maintain Massachusetts Gaming Commission registration or licensing and any required work cards.
• Experience with planning and project management, organization, interpersonal communication, administration, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift or maneuver at least 50 pounds and work varied schedules based on hospitality business needs.

Nice to have

• One year of leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Culinary arts degree or equivalent experience.
• Hospitality experience and ServSafe or equivalent certification.
• Experience in union and non-union work environments.
• Basic Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a large hotel, gaming, dining, and events property.
• Operate in a professional kitchen and banquet environment with changing business demands.
• Follow established corporate, departmental, safety, and food-service standards.
• Work alongside diverse internal teams and interact with guests in a service-focused setting.