Executive Chef HV

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary up to $100,000

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Dining Discounts

Excellent advancement opportunities

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking an Executive Chef in Hanover, MA to lead all day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations at an upscale casual restaurant. You will drive menu development, supervise a high-performing kitchen team, and ensure outstanding food quality and consistency on every service.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory, and purchasing, plus a passion for creativity and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary leader with proven executive chef experience.
• Strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory and purchasing.
• Able to lead high-volume, upscale or polished casual concepts.
• Passion for menu development and creative ideation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations.
• Drive menu development and culinary innovation.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Lead from the line during high-volume services and ensure flawless execution.
• Drive food quality, presentation and ticket times.
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing and kitchen financials.
• Oversee scheduling and staffing while maintaining labor levels.
• Maintain sanitation, organization and food safety standards.
• Partner with leadership to drive guest satisfaction and restaurant performance.
• Foster a kitchen culture focused on accountability and culinary excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costs

Labor management

Kitchen operations

Tools

Inventory

Purchasing

Job description

NOW HIRING: EXECUTIVE CHEF ? Hanover, MA ? Up to $100, 000 Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits

We’re looking for an accomplished Executive Chef who thrives in high-volume kitchens, develops outstanding culinary teams, and brings creativity and fresh ideas to the menu while delivering exceptional food quality and consistency every shift. This is an opportunity to take the culinary lead at a successful upscale casual restaurant and join a respected, growing restaurant organization. We’re looking for a Chef who isn't just an operator—we want someone who is passionate about food, enjoys menu development and creativity, and can bring new ideas to the table.

What You’ll Own

• Lead all day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations
• Bring creativity and input to menu development, new dishes, specials, and culinary innovation
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
• Lead from the line during high-volume services and ensure flawless execution
• Drive food quality, consistency, presentation, and ticket times
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen financial performance
• Oversee scheduling and staffing while maintaining appropriate labor levels
• Maintain exceptional standards for sanitation, organization, and food safety
• Partner with restaurant leadership to drive guest satisfaction and overall restaurant performance
• Build a kitchen culture centered around accountability, teamwork, urgency, and culinary excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or senior culinary leader in a high-volume, upscale or polished casual restaurant environment.
• You should be a hands-on culinary leader who leads from the kitchen, not the office, with strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen operations.
• Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who loves food and wants the opportunity to be creative.
• You should enjoy developing dishes, contributing ideas, improving menus, and balancing creativity with consistency and profitability.

What You’ll Receive

• Base Salary up to $100, 000
• Performance Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Dining Discounts
• Excellent advancement opportunities

This is more than an Executive Chef position. It’s an opportunity to put your culinary stamp on the menu, lead and develop a talented team, and build a long-term career with a respected restaurant organization.
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