Executive Chef

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Executive Chef

Boston, MA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A growing restaurant group seeking an Executive Chef to lead a busy, scratch Italian kitchen. Focus on quality, team development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years as Executive Chef
  • Manage high-volume kitchen
  • Deep Italian cuisine knowledge
  • Lead large culinary teams
  • Strong organizational skills

Qualifications

  • High-volume kitchen experience
  • Proven leadership skills
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Passionate and reliable

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Executive Chef


We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a high-volume, scratch Italian kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a chef who thrives in fast-paced environments, is deeply passionate about modern Italian cuisine, and can uphold exceptional food quality and team standards while overseeing busy, service-driven shifts.


Executive Chef Benefits


  • Generous additional bonus
  • 100% Paid Health Insurance
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • FREE Boston Parking!
  • Join a successful and growing restaurant group

Executive Chef Responsibilities:


  • Lead and manage daily kitchen operations for a high-volume, full-service concept
  • Ensure consistent execution of menu items made from scratch
  • Expedite during peak service periods maintaining quality, timing, and flow
  • Hire, train, and develop kitchen team members, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence
  • Oversee prep and production to ensure efficiency, consistency, and cost control
  • Monitor food and labor costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
  • Maintain high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety across all stations
  • Collaborate with ownership/management on menu updates and kitchen initiatives
  • Lead by example in professionalism, communication, and service-minded hospitality

Executive Chef Qualifications:


  • Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen
  • Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques
  • Proven success managing large teams and leading kitchen operations during high-volume services
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to lead from the line
  • Hands-on experience with a calm, decisive presence under pressure
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred
  • Passionate, professional, reliable, and committed
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