Executive Chef: Lead a Fast-Paced, High-Volume Kitchen

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions in Watertown, MA is seeking an Executive Chef or Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen in a polished casual setting. You’ll shape the menu, build the line, and set standards for every plate, while coordinating with front-of-house leadership to deliver smooth, on-time service.

We seek a natural leader with strong P&L, food cost and labor management skills, deep knowledge of scratch cooking, and the ability to train and motivate a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef or Sous Chef in high-volume, full-service kitchens.
• Strong command of P&L, food cost, and labor management.
• Natural leader who trains, motivates, and holds a team accountable.
• Deep knowledge of scratch cooking and consistent plate presentation.
• Calm under pressure with flexible availability for nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily prep, line execution, and service in a high-volume kitchen.
• Coach, schedule, and develop cooks, sous chefs, and dishwashers.
• Control food cost, labor, ordering, and inventory to hit targets.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code standards.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver smooth, hot, on-time service.

Skills

Executive Chef / Sous Chef

P&L & labor management

Leadership

Scratch cooking

Food safety

Team motivation

Job description

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions in Watertown, MA is seeking an Executive Chef or Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen in a polished casual setting. You’ll shape the menu, build the line, and set standards for every plate, while coordinating with front-of-house leadership to deliver smooth, on-time service.

We seek a natural leader with strong P&L, food cost and labor management skills, deep knowledge of scratch cooking, and the ability to train and motivate a diverse team.