Executive Chef

Alpine Restaurant Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Chef for the Posto location at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA. This full-time, on-site leadership role oversees culinary operations and directs a dynamic kitchen team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will manage menu development, purchasing, cost controls, and adherence to health and safety standards while partnering with restaurant leadership to execute seasonal menus and special events.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership skills including team management, staff training, and inclusive kitchen culture.
• Expertise in menu development, recipe creation, and food presentation with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Proficiency in kitchen operations: inventory, ordering, cost control, and health/safety compliance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee multiple locations and high-volume operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with owners, managers, and front-of-house teams.
• Proven executive chef or senior culinary leader experience in high-volume or multi-concept groups.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience; food safety certification preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen staff, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Foster a respectful, efficient, and safety-focused work environment.
• Manage food purchasing, cost management, and adherence to health and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to support seasonal menus, events, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Kitchen operations

Staff training

Food safety

Team collaboration

Multi-concept experience

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description Alpine Restaurant Group was founded in 2009 with the opening of Posto Restaurant and has since expanded to include Posto Mobile and The Painted Burro, a The group is focused on creating memorable dining experiences across its diverse concepts. Alpine values team members who are passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence, and eager to grow with the company. The organization offers a collaborative environment where dedicated professionals can build long-term careers. Applicants’ resumes are treated confidentially and can be submitted to [e-mail].

Role Description The Executive Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Somerville, MA, responsible for leading all culinary operations for the Posto location in Assembly Row. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing kitchen staff, scheduling, training, and performance management, fostering a respectful, efficient, and safety-focused work environment. This role manages food purchasing, cost management, and adherence to health and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef collaborates closely with restaurant leadership to support seasonal menus, special events, and overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership skills, including team management, staff training, and the ability to maintain a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.
• Expertise in menu development, recipe creation, and food presentation, with a strong focus on quality, flavor, and consistency.
• Proficiency in kitchen operations, including inventory management, ordering, cost control, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee multiple locations, services, and high-volume operations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with owners, managers, and front-of-house teams.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a high-volume or multi-concept restaurant group.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience; food safety certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by restaurant operations.