Executive Sous Chef

Jfrestaurants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

John Fraser Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join their culinary team at Winthrop Center, Boston. This role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, mentoring staff, managing food costs, and contributing to innovative menu development within a leading hospitality group. A strong commitment to excellence and leadership in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Benefits

PTO package

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Transit Benefits

401K

Dining perks across all Restaurants properties

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role.
• Deep understanding of kitchen operations and inventory systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day BOH operations.
• Monitor food and labor costs in alignment with budgetary goals.
• Mentor Sous Chefs and hourly BOH staff.

Skills

Culinary Operations

Team Development

Food Costing

Communication

Tools

Kitchen Technology

Job description

John Fraser Restaurant Group is seeking a skilled and driven Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at Winthrop Center in Boston. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the vision and execution of an acclaimed hospitality group dedicated to seasonality, innovation, and excellence in dining.

As Executive Sous Chef, you will support the Chef de Cuisine in leading the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards in food quality, consistency, and cleanliness. You will play a key role in mentoring and developing Sous Chefs and line staff, maintaining food and labor costs, and contributing to menu development and kitchen systems.

Certification in Food & Allergen Protection is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Operations & Quality Control:

• Assist in managing day-to-day BOH operations, ensuring efficient service across all meal periods.

• Maintain consistent execution of recipes and plating standards.

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in executing seasonal menu changes and new dish rollouts.

Food & Labor Cost Management:

• Monitor food and labor costs in alignment with budgetary goals.

• Assist with inventory tracking, ordering, and vendor relations.

• Ensure waste is minimized and proper storage and FIFO systems are followed.

Leadership & Staff Development:

• Mentor Sous Chefs and hourly BOH staff through coaching and regular feedback.

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training processes.

• Lead daily lineups, ensuring all team members are informed and prepared.

Menu Development Support:

• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine on recipe testing, SOP creation, and training materials.

• Ensure menu updates are communicated clearly to BOH and FOH teams.

• Maintain mise-en-place standards and ingredient readiness across all stations.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all DOH, HACCP, and food safety standards are upheld.

• Conduct regular log checks and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.

• Report and address maintenance issues in collaboration with Engineering.

Cross-Department Coordination:

• Work closely with FOH management to align service, menu execution, and guest experience.

• Attend leadership meetings and contribute to broader operational planning.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role (Sous Chef or higher).

• Deep understanding of kitchen operations, team development, food costing, and inventory systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead by example in high-volume, fine-dining environments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong commitment to mentorship, growth, and professionalism.

• Proficiency in kitchen technology and systems (inventory, scheduling, logs) is a plus.

Benefits:

• Salary - $95,000 – $105,000 (based on experience)
• PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Transit Benefits
• 401K
• Dining perks across all Restaurants properties
• Opportunities for professional development

This is a leadership role for a candidate ready to take the next step in their culinary career within a dynamic, fast-paced, and forward-thinking restaurant group.

John Fraser Restaurantsis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.