Head Chef & Kitchen Leader — Menu & Team Growth

Village Tavern; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health, vision, and dental package

Paid vacations

Flexible schedule

401K

Job summary

Village Tavern in Salem, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Chef to manage kitchen operations and lead the cooking team. Responsibilities include checking food freshness, supervising staff, developing recipes, and maintaining inventory. The role requires 5+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, with flexibility for weekends and holidays. Benefits include clear advancement opportunities, a fun work environment, free meals, health package, paid vacations, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a kitchen.
• Experience with food cost, inventory, and labor control required.
• High-volume kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks.
• Develop recipes and determine food presentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Inventory control

Bilingual

Flexibility

Job description

Village Tavern in Salem, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Chef to manage kitchen operations and lead the cooking team. Responsibilities include checking food freshness, supervising staff, developing recipes, and maintaining inventory. The role requires 5+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, with flexibility for weekends and holidays. Benefits include clear advancement opportunities, a fun work environment, free meals, health package, paid vacations, and a 401K plan.