Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Greg Dickinson

Somerville, Massachusetts | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 183055

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Executive Chef

Confidential Opportunity | Assembly Row, Somerville, MA

Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 + Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. Grow With an Expanding Restaurant Group.

A growing restaurant group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at its Assembly Row location. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who takes pride in food quality, team development, operational excellence, and creating an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Kitchen Operations: Oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensuring efficient service, consistent execution, and high culinary standards.
  • Menu Execution and Development: Maintain menu quality and consistency while contributing creative ideas, seasonal features, and menu improvements.
  • Culinary Excellence: Ensure exceptional flavor, presentation, portioning, and execution across all menu items.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff while fostering a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment.
  • Financial Management: Monitor food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste to achieve operational and financial goals.
  • Kitchen Standards: Maintain food safety, sanitation, organization, prep schedules, and equipment standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with restaurant leadership and ownership to improve operations, enhance the guest experience, and support continued growth.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Sous Chef with significant leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong culinary skills and experience in a quality-driven restaurant environment.
  • Italian cuisine experience preferred.
  • Wood-fired pizza experience is a plus.
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
  • Solid understanding of food cost controls, labor management, inventory, and kitchen financials.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a passion for quality, consistency, and hospitality.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $90,000–$100,000
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) program
  • Employer-sponsored health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Free on-site parking
  • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group
  • Supportive ownership and a collaborative leadership culture

 

JOB ID: 183055

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