Executive Chef - High-Volume Event Culinary Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental bonding leave

Employee discounts

Professional development

Career-growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within Boston's premier high-volume sports and entertainment venues. This hands-on role demands a strong leader who thrives in fast-paced, event-driven settings and is passionate about building teams and delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

You will oversee daily operations across multiple service areas, develop menus, mentor staff, and control costs while collaborating with operations leadership on large-scale

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.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Cost controls

Event catering experience

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within Boston's premier high-volume sports and entertainment venues. This hands-on role demands a strong leader who thrives in fast-paced, event-driven settings and is passionate about building teams and delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

You will oversee daily operations across multiple service areas, develop menus, mentor staff, and control costs while collaborating with operations leadership on large-scale