Creative Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary up to $100,000

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Dining Discounts

Excellent advancement opportunities

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking an Executive Chef in Hanover, MA to lead all day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations at an upscale casual restaurant. You will drive menu development, supervise a high-performing kitchen team, and ensure outstanding food quality and consistency on every service.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory, and purchasing, plus a passion for creativity and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary leader with proven executive chef experience.
• Strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory and purchasing.
• Able to lead high-volume, upscale or polished casual concepts.
• Passion for menu development and creative ideation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations.
• Drive menu development and culinary innovation.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Lead from the line during high-volume services and ensure flawless execution.
• Drive food quality, presentation and ticket times.
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing and kitchen financials.
• Oversee scheduling and staffing while maintaining labor levels.
• Maintain sanitation, organization and food safety standards.
• Partner with leadership to drive guest satisfaction and restaurant performance.
• Foster a kitchen culture focused on accountability and culinary excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costs

Labor management

Kitchen operations

Tools

Inventory

Purchasing

Job description

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking an Executive Chef in Hanover, MA to lead all day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations at an upscale casual restaurant. You will drive menu development, supervise a high-performing kitchen team, and ensure outstanding food quality and consistency on every service.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory, and purchasing, plus a passion for creativity and culinary excellence.