EXECUTIVE CHEF
Upscale Full-Service Restaurant • Massachusetts • USD $100,000 - $110,000 + Up to 20% Bonus
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Executive Chef for an upscale, full-service restaurant in Massachusetts. This is a high-level culinary leadership role with full ownership of the kitchen: the food, the people, and the numbers. The ideal candidate is a chef who leads from the front, takes pride in scratch cooking, and understands that a great team is as important as a great dish.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Set the culinary vision and execute it consistently across every service
- Develop menus that balance seasonality, cost-conscious creativity, and scratch cooking that keeps guests returning
- Own kitchen financials, including labour costs, food costs, and budget performance
- Hire, train, and develop the kitchen team, building a culture people want to be part of
- Manage performance and hold the team to high standards, fairly and respectfully
- Ensure kitchen operations are efficient, safe, and sanitary at all times
- Direct the training of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff to keep skills sharp and standards high
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3 to 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service, upscale establishment
- A proven track record of high-quality scratch cuisine in high-volume settings
- Experience with Italian concepts within your career
- Demonstrated experience with cost controls and kitchen financials
- Strong people leadership with a collaborative style that builds an equitable, respectful kitchen culture
- The ability to stay calm and strategic when service gets busy
- Strong communication skills with everyone from line cooks to front-of-house leadership
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Culinary Arts degree preferred; exceptional experience will also be considered
WHAT'S OFFERED
- USD $100,000 - $110,000 per year
- Performance bonus of up to 20%
- Quarterly dining allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package