Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Guest Experiences

Goodwin Recruiting; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a respected hospitality group in Brookline, MA, to hire an Executive Chef who will lead a skilled culinary team and drive dining excellence. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu development, and operational oversight to deliver memorable guest experiences while maintaining cost controls and high standards.

This on-site position offers competitive compensation and strong room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams and delivering guest-focused dining.
• Proven ability to mentor hourly staff and manage costs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, develop kitchen team to uphold high standards and accountability.
• Oversee daily operations for efficient, consistent service and presentation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and overall kitchen finances.
• Ensure health, safety, sanitation, and company policy compliance.
• Partner with leadership to boost operations and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff with daily pre-shift meetings; drive new menus.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Mentoring

Budgeting

Inventory control

Food costs

Hospitality

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a respected hospitality group in Brookline, MA, to hire an Executive Chef who will lead a skilled culinary team and drive dining excellence. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu development, and operational oversight to deliver memorable guest experiences while maintaining cost controls and high standards.

This on-site position offers competitive compensation and strong room for professional growth.