Executive Chef

Toscana-Forno; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance- based bonus structure.

401(k)

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid time off

Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Toscana Forno, in Peabody, MA, seeks an Executive Chef to oversee the kitchen, mentor staff, and drive culinary excellence across every plate. You will manage operations, lead a high-performing team, and partner with ownership on menu innovation in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years as Head Chef or Exec Sous Chef, deep Italian cuisine knowledge, and a hands-on leadership style. Growth potential within ALV is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Head Chef or Exec Sous Chef in high-volume scratch kitchen.
• Expertise in Italian cuisine— wood-fired pizza, house-made pastas.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset with expansion potential within ALV.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure dish consistency.
• Train, lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff into high-performing teams.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Collaborate with ownership on menu innovation and seasonal specials.
• Uphold Toscana’s standards for quality, presentation, and service.
• Enforce cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on

Growth mindset

Italian cuisine

Job description

The Role

As theExecutive chef,you’ll be the culinary heartbeat of Toscana Forno overseeing the

operations in its entirety. You will manage, develop your team, and ensure every plate leaving the

line represents the quality and soul our brand is known for.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring consistency across every dish
• Training, Leading, mentoring, and developing kitchen staff into high-performing teams
• Managing inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Collaborating with ownership on menu innovation and seasonal specials
• Upholding Toscana’s standards for quality, presentation, and service
• Enforcing cleanliness, safety, and compliance with all health regulations

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as aHead CheforExecutive Sous Chefin a high-volume, scratch kitchen
• Expertise inItalian cuisine— wood-fired pizza, house-made pastas, and elevated classics
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• A hands-on, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A mindset for growth — this role comes with major expansion potential within ALV

Hospitality

Why Join Toscana Forno

• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding restaurant group
• Autonomy to build your own kitchen team and shape the menu
• Support from an experienced leadership team and proven operating systems
• Work in a culture built onfamily, integrity, and high performance

Benefits:

• Performance- based bonus structure.
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• Employee Discounts

If you’re ready to lead a kitchen that’s going places — and want to be part of something big —