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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

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Work Location:

In person