Executive Chef | Seasonal Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a premier, high-volume fine dining restaurant in Boston, MA. Lead a sophisticated kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and drive guest satisfaction with outstanding food quality.

You will partner with the General Manager to optimize operations, control costs, and mentor a top-tier culinary team in a fast-paced, upscale environment that aims to deliver an elevated guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Proven success leading and developing large culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong ability to balance culinary creativity with operational and financial management.
• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, scheduling, and kitchen budgets.
• Background in menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal execution.
• Professional culinary education or degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus aligned with culinary vision and guest expectations.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution across service.
• Partner with General Manager to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee back-of-house operations: staffing, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and compliance with health standards.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining high-quality ingredients and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team and foster accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Scheduling

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a premier, high-volume fine dining restaurant in Boston, MA. Lead a sophisticated kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and drive guest satisfaction with outstanding food quality.

You will partner with the General Manager to optimize operations, control costs, and mentor a top-tier culinary team in a fast-paced, upscale environment that aims to deliver an elevated guest experience.