Job Description

Job Location: Springfield, MA 01105
Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalarySOUS CHEF – MAX’S TAVERN & MAX’S SWING LOUNGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA
Join the Max Hospitality Team!
Max’s Tavern & Max’s Swing Lounge, located inside the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. If you have a love for cooking, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding dishes in a high-energy environment, we want to hear from you! Open availability is required.
Max Hospitality is dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, thoughtful service, and a culture rooted in professionalism and growth. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about hospitality and excited to contribute to our growing, vibrant restaurant group.
Max's Tavern offers a polished yet approachable dining experience, featuring hearty American favorites like steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails. Max's Swing Lounge is a lively indoor golf venue that serves craft beers, signature cocktails, and small plates, offering a fun, energetic atmosphere. Together, the two locations share a kitchen and team, operating in tandem while maintaining their distinct identities. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, a passion for quality food, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Meal & Monthly Dining Allowance for all locations
- 100% Employer Paid Disability
- Flexible Scheduling
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
- 401(k) with matching up to 4%
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
- Referral Program
- Life, Accident, Critical Illness, & Pet Insurance
- Career Development within the Max Hospitality Group
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen
- Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring they follow food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Help manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and receiving of products
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new menu items and ensure seasonal offerings are included
- Ensure that food preparation and presentation meet Max’s Tavern & Max’s Swing Lounge’s standards of excellence
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and surrounding areas
- Help manage kitchen staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak hours
- Troubleshoot any culinary issues that arise during service
- Maintain communication with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food quality standards

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible culinary experience in an upscale kitchen
- Experience with menu creation and managing high-volume kitchen operations
- Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency
- Experience in managing inventory, ordering, and scheduling
- Strong knowledge of seasonal ingredients and working with local suppliers
- Formal culinary training is preferred
- Ability to maintain high standards in food presentation, cleanliness, and organization
Skills and Qualities:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- A passion for food, especially in the context of American and seasonal cuisine
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet high standards of excellence
- Professional demeanor and appearance required
Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:
Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants with criminal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.