Job Description

Position Title: Junior Sous Chef- Corporate Dining (Boston, MA)  

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!  Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards -  Best Places to Work,  

Job Summary

Join our culinary team at one of the most premier and visually stunning corporate dining accounts in Boston, MA — the Bain Capital office, offering 360‑degree skyline views. This location is known for exceptional service, an innovative food program, and a welcoming, relationship‑driven environment.

As the Junior Sous Chef, you’ll support daily culinary operations with a strong front‑facing presence—working stations up to four days per week, engaging guests at the Chef’s Table, and contributing to menu execution across breakfast, lunch, and conference catering (including some evening events). This is an ideal role for a talented restaurant‑experienced cook ready to step into a corporate environment and grow their management skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations including food prep, cooking, station execution, and service for breakfast and lunch
• Serve as a guest-facing culinary ambassador—engaging guests, working stations, and delivering the Chef’s Table experience
• Provide exceptional hospitality and build strong relationships; our leadership team knows many guests by name
• Assist with planning, menu development, and coordination of culinary offerings
• Support high-end conference catering, including occasional evening events (typically ending around 6–7pm)
• Help maintain food quality, presentation standards, sanitation, and safety compliance
• Aid in cost controls including inventory, ordering, waste reduction, and product management
• Collaborate with a positive, team-first mindset across the culinary and front-of-house teams
• Perform other duties as assigned to support a high-performing operation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience (restaurant experience highly preferred)
• Strong cooking and station experience; management experience not required—you’ll learn on the job
• Enthusiasm for guest interaction and front-facing culinary service
• Knowledge of food trends, production, presentation, sanitation, and safety
• Team-oriented attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• ServSafe or DOH certification preferred
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with MS Office (especially Excel) is a plus

Schedule & Perks

• Monday–Friday, generally between the hours of 6:30am–4:00pm
• Conveniently located right next to public transportation hub
• Occasional evening events ending by ~6–7pm
• No weekends
• Career growth potential within a premier R/A operation

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

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Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:  1513733

Restaurant Associates 

Leah Curry  

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