Chef - Tavern & Catering in Rowley, Massachusetts at North Shore Cantina Inc

Casey J’s Tavern is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant and gathering place focused on great food, friendly service, and memorable guest experiences. It is part of Serenitee Restaurant Group, a collection of distinctive hospitality concepts committed to quality and community.

Casey J’s Tavern & Serenitee Catering is seeking an experienced, dependable Chef to lead and execute high-quality food service for our catering operations and tavern. The ideal candidate will have strong catering experience, excellent kitchen-management skills, and the flexibility to work the line when needed.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can manage multiple events, maintain consistent food quality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Catering sales experience is a plus.

We are looking for a hands-on professional who takes pride in great food, dependable service, and strong teamwork. The right candidate will be comfortable moving between catering production, event execution, kitchen leadership, and tavern line service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and execute food service for catered events of varying sizes
• Coordinate event menus, food quantities, preparation schedules, and kitchen staffing
• Maintain consistent standards for quality, presentation, portioning, and timing
• Work the tavern line as needed during busy periods or staff shortages
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen team members
• Manage food inventory, ordering, storage, and waste control
• Maintain food-cost and labor-cost targets
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards
• Collaborate with management and catering clients to meet event requirements
• Assist with catering inquiries, menu proposals, pricing, and sales when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of $85,000 - $95,000
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Quarterly bonuses that are generous and achievable
• Medical and Dental insurance with a generous employer contribution to both
• Paid Vacation Time
• Meal Benefits
• Discounts in all of the Serenitee Restaurant Group locations

• 5+ years of experience as a Chef.
• Strong professional catering experience is required
• Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Catering Chef, or similar kitchen leader
• Line-cooking experience and the ability to work any station when needed
• Experience managing multiple events, deadlines, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Knowledge of food costs, portion control, inventory, and kitchen operations
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds