Chef de Cuisine — Fine Dining Leader

Maple & Ash Boston LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple & Ash Boston LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a senior culinary operations leader to join Maple Hospitality Group. The role oversees dining room and kitchen activities, focusing on exceptional service, team engagement, and financial discipline to support a premier night-life and dining experience.

With oversight responsibilities including menu development, training, and compliance, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and management team to elevate guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of higher management culinary experience.
• High end level restaurant experience is a must.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality.
• Polished, professional, and energetic approach management.
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment.
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by the policies and values of the company.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accomplishing company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Strictly adhere to all financial plans and budgets prior to opening and while operating
• Provide leadership in staff engagement, satisfaction, and retention
• Comply with corporate and restaurant-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) – and ensure that the F&B team is following these guidelines
• Help to recruit exceptional staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties above expectations, making sure they understand the company culture
• Actively participate in any Manager meetings
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, complying with health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems
• Maintain a friendly, caring, and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment
• With the assistance of the Executive Chef, oversee food and labor costs
• Development of the menus, seasonal
• Track purchasing, inventory, and prep production
• Run the line of Maple and Ash and ensure quality service
• Create daily specials
• Schedule, mentor, and manage the team
• Ensure maintenance of quality standards
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and other support staff
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Culinary management

Communication skills

Staff leadership

Operational discipline

Budgeting cost control

Adaptability

Hygiene/food safety

Job description

Maple & Ash Boston LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a senior culinary operations leader to join Maple Hospitality Group. The role oversees dining room and kitchen activities, focusing on exceptional service, team engagement, and financial discipline to support a premier night-life and dining experience.

With oversight responsibilities including menu development, training, and compliance, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and management team to elevate guest experiences.