Executive Chef Entertainment Sports JN -102026-182077

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental bonding leave

Employee discounts

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations in one of Boston’s premier sports and entertainment venues. This hands-on leader will drive menu development, quality, and guest satisfaction across multiple dining and premium service areas.

The role requires strong leadership, event catering experience, and a track record of building high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. High-volume games, concerts and private events are core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven executive chef or senior culinary leadership in high-volume settings (events, stadiums, premium dining)
• Strong menu development and food quality control experience
• Excellent leadership, organization and problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Experience managing large culinary teams and event catering operations

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across multiple dining and premium service areas
• Develop and execute menus ensuring high standards of quality and presentation
• Recruit, train, mentor, schedule and develop kitchen staff and foster accountability
• Manage food, labor, inventory, purchasing and other operating costs to meet financial goals
• Collaborate with operations leadership to execute high-profile games, concerts and large events

Skills

Executive chef leadership

Menu development

Food quality control

Team development

Cost control

Job description

Executive Chef - Entertainment Sports

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within one of Boston’s premier high-volume sports and entertainment environments. This is a hands-on leadership role for a talented culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced, event-driven settings and is passionate about developing teams and delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental bonding leave
• Employee discounts, professional development, and career-growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or senior culinary leader in a high-volume operation
• Strong background managing large culinary teams and executing food service for major events, premium dining, catering, or hospitality operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu development, food quality, presentation, purchasing, inventory, labor, and cost controls
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, ServSafe standards, and regulatory requirements
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily culinary operations across multiple food service and premium dining areas
• Develop and execute menus while maintaining consistently high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction
• Recruit, train, mentor, schedule, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive, accountable team culture
• Manage food, labor, inventory, purchasing, and other operating costs to achieve financial and operational goals
• Collaborate with hospitality and operations leadership to execute high-profile games, concerts, private events, and other large-scale experiences

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned chef who wants to lead at a high level, work alongside an accomplished hospitality team, and be part of the culinary operation behind some of Boston’s biggest events.

$130,000 - $160,000

Tom Yengo