Head Kitchen Director & Operations Leader

Evviva Trattoria; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evviva Trattoria in Hanover, MA seeks an Executive Chef to efficiently operate the kitchen within budget and labor standards. You will lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and food quality across all stations.

You will manage purchasing, inventory, vendor relations, and menu execution, while maintaining certifications and safety protocols. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on kitchen oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen within budget and labor standards.
• Proven ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Write a schedule covering all stations every day within labor budget.
• Establish and enforce cleanliness and quality standards for food coming in and in prep.
• Understand weekly projections and plan to meet them.
• Perform accurate monthly inventory.
• Maintain good relationships with vendors and manage weekly purchasing within budget.
• Hire qualified kitchen personnel and set training standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and ongoing cross-training plans.
• Execute progressive discipline as required.
• Prepare prep sheets and oversee AM/PM line checks.
• Keep recipes up to date in prep books and track waste for inventory.
• Develop weekly food plans and coordinate maintenance logs for kitchen equipment.
• Communicate menu changes, 86’d items, and product changes to staff.
• Ensure Serv Safe, Tips, Allergy and Choke Safer certifications are current.

Job description

Evviva Trattoria in Hanover, MA seeks an Executive Chef to efficiently operate the kitchen within budget and labor standards. You will lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and food quality across all stations.

You will manage purchasing, inventory, vendor relations, and menu execution, while maintaining certifications and safety protocols. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on kitchen oversight.