Executive Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team

STK Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based raises

Performance incentives

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

The One Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Boston to be the right-hand leader to the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless daily kitchen operations, quality control, and a high-performance team environment.

With 5+ years of leadership in upscale dining, you will drive culinary excellence, supervise staff, and collaborate with events to meet guest expectations, while upholding health, safety, and brand standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, control food costs, and optimize efficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Expertise in menu development, execution, and culinary innovation.
• Ability to execute all kitchen positions and support staff when needed.
• SERV Safe Food Manager Certification (or equivalent as per state law)
• Experience with restaurant POS and inventory management systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations under the Executive Chef.
• Ensure every dish meets THE ONE GROUP quality standards in taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Expedite orders to maintain smooth kitchen flow and timely service.
• Conduct daily line checks for temperature, freshness, and plating consistency.
• Create seasonal menu specials aligned with brand and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with Events to update menus for events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu development

Kitchen operations

Cost control

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

The One Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Boston to be the right-hand leader to the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless daily kitchen operations, quality control, and a high-performance team environment.

With 5+ years of leadership in upscale dining, you will drive culinary excellence, supervise staff, and collaborate with events to meet guest expectations, while upholding health, safety, and brand standards.