Executive Chef

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for their Quincy location. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in kitchen management, menu planning, and team leadership. This role involves preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring guest satisfaction through culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a head chef.
• Excellent record of kitchen management.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff.
• Interact with guests tableside.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Problem Solving

Delegation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Experience as a head chef

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant Management Software

POS

Job description

Our Quincy based Client is hiring an experienced Executive Chef to join their team. They feature a scratch kitchen, craft cocktails, and a New England-based beer list that was voted "Best of Boston" by Boston Magazine in their first year.

Responsibilities
· Build a team rapport with General Manager, owner, and entire management Staff
· Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
· Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
· Collaborate with Owner on menu creation and special menus
· Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
· Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
· Recruit, Train, and manage kitchen staff
· Rectify arising problems or complaints
· Give prepared plates the “final touch”
· Perform administrative duties
· Interact with guests tableside
· Maintain and enforce uniform and Kitchen safety standards that conform to Quincy Health Code
· Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations
· Keep time and payroll records
Skills
· Proven working experience as a head chef
· Excellent record of kitchen management
· Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
· Capable of delegating multiple tasks
· Communication and leadership skills
· Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
· Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)