Sous Chef

SOUS 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