Union Station Banquets is in Northampton's historic train station. We host weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, and we also run Notch 8, our restaurant. We're hiring a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen for both banquets and the restaurant.
Pay:
$70,000
- 90,000/yr, depending on experience
Perks:
One week paid vacation for the first two years, then two weeks. 401(k) contribution after one year.
Type:
Full-time, on-site What you'll do
- Run day-to-day kitchen operations for banquet events and the Notch 8 restaurant
- Build and cost menus, including banquet packages, tastings, and seasonal restaurant menus
- Plan high-volume event production, prep lists, and staffing
- Order, track inventory, and manage vendors while hitting food and labor cost targets
- Hire, train, schedule, and mentor the kitchen team
- Keep the kitchen safe, clean, and up to food-safety code What we're looking for
- 3-5+ years of kitchen leadership (sous, chef de cuisine, or executive chef)
- Banquet, catering, or high-volume experience (strongly preferred)
- High-volume steak cooking experience
- Fabrication of whole-muscle meats and seafood
- ServSafe Manager certification required (or completed within 30 days of hire)
- Solid grasp of food costing, ordering, and scheduling
- A calm, organized leader who stays steady during big events Schedule Event-driven.
Expect nights, weekends (especially Fridays and Saturdays during wedding season), and some holidays. Typical week is 45-55 hours. How to apply Apply through this Indeed posting, or email your resume and a short note about your banquet/high-volume experience to jeremiah@notch8group.com.
Pay:
$70,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Paid time off
Work Location:
In person