Seeking: Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef
Location: Marlboro, MA
Salary: 75,000 to $85,000
Ready to take the lead at one of Massachusetts' busiest and most dynamic hotel kitchens?
We're hiring a hands-on Executive Chef to take charge of a fast-paced, high-volume culinary operation at one of Massachusetts' largest full-service hotels, located in Marlborough, MA.
With 430 guest rooms, multiple dining outlets, and expansive event and trade show spaces, this role demands more than just oversight-it requires presence, passion, and performance on the line.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a chef with a proven track record in events, team leadership, and culinary innovation to join a well-established and respected hospitality team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across all culinary functions: restaurant, banquets, room service, and breakfast
- Design seasonal and event specific menus with emphasis on quality, presentation, and cost control
- Plan, oversee, and execute banquet operations for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests
- Train and develop a team of line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards
- Demonstrate advanced cooking techniques, including scratch-made sauces and proper plating
- Control food and labor costs while ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards
- Maintain food and beverage standards across all meal periods: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Collaborate with Sales & Events team for seamless event delivery
Qualifications
- 5+ years as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel or large catering environment
- Expertise in high volume banquet prep and execution
- Proven event catering success (conferences, weddings, corporate functions)
- Experience overseeing multiple kitchen outlets
- Strong leadership and staff development skills
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
- Very competitive and generous performance-based bonus program
- Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
- Supportive and professional management team
- Healthy, team focused work environment
- Autonomy to innovate and lead your own kitchen
- Opportunity to oversee one of the area's leading culinary operations
Website: ASAP Associates
About us:
ASAP Associates is New England's oldest and most established name in hospitality recruitment and consulting. We specialize in sourcing top-tier talent and providing strategic advisory services. Our team brings decades of combined expertise in hotel and restaurant management, and guest services excellence.