Chef De Cuisine

Terrain Cafe; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative work setting

URBN family opportunities

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with retirement savings

Job summary

Terrain Cafe is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our fifth location, directing a high‑caliber scratch kitchen for a la carte dining. You will oversee recipe execution, manage supplier relationships, and guide a management team to maintain exacting standards across service.

You will mentor line cooks, collaborate with front‑of‑house teams on daily specials, and drive culinary innovation while ensuring health, safety, and sanitation compliance in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert proficiency with industrial kitchen technology and specialized culinary tools.
• Advanced mastery of classical and contemporary culinary, pastry, and baking techniques.
• Exceptional leadership and personnel management capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of global food safety standards and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-scale kitchen operations, ensuring all equipment and stations meet rigorous professional standards.
• Oversee recipe execution and ingredient procurement to maintain consistent quality and flavor profiles.
• Direct high-volume service with precision, prioritizing speed without compromising excellence.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, delegating responsibilities to optimize workflow and team performance.
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams to articulate daily specials and seasonal menu highlights.

Skills

Chef leadership

Leadership

Kitchen technology

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Role Summary

Terrain Cafe is a chef-driven garden-to-table destination defined by a commitment to technical discipline and product pride. We prioritize the marriage of high-caliber products with exacting execution. Our philosophy is built on the belief that great food is crafted with purpose by a team that takes pride in every component.

We are seeking an Chef de Cuisine to lead our fifth location. This role manages a high-performance scratch kitchen supporting a la carte dining. Success in this role requires a relentless focus on maintaining standards through every service and the ability to lead a management team that executes with intention.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage full-scale kitchen operations, ensuring all equipment and stations meet rigorous professional standards.
• Oversee recipe execution and ingredient procurement to maintain consistent quality and flavor profiles.
• Direct high-volume service with precision, prioritizing speed without compromising excellence.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, delegating responsibilities to optimize workflow and team performance.
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams to articulate daily specials and seasonal menu highlights.
• Uphold impeccable plating standards to ensure every dish is visually stunning and brand-aligned.
• Supervise and develop line cooks, providing hands-on training to elevate technical skills.
• Adapt recipes to accommodate diverse dietary requirements and bespoke guest requests.
• Optimize inventory management and supply chain logistics to control costs and minimize waste.
• Enforce strict quality control protocols for all incoming produce and pantry items.
• Drive culinary innovation by experimenting with global trends and non-traditional ingredients.
• Ensure absolute compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times.

Role Qualifications

• Proven track record of success as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert proficiency with industrial kitchen technology and specialized culinary tools.
• Advanced mastery of classical and contemporary culinary, pastry, and baking techniques.
• Exceptional leadership and personnel management capabilities.
• Resilience and composure when managing high-pressure situations and complex logistics.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Continuous commitment to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Comprehensive understanding of global food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional certification highly preferred.

The Perks

Why WorkWithUs?

• Work in beautiful, creative settings rooted in craftsmanship and supported by a collaborative, hospitality-focused team culture

• Become part of the URBN family (Terrain, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters) with opportunities for growth, cross-training, and advancement

• Enjoy employeeperks, discounts & benefits across all URBN brands

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees enjoy access to URBN’s competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with retirement savings plans

Pay Range

Starting from USD $85,000.00/Yr.

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We belief strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.