Maple & Ash Boston - Sous Chef

Maple & Ash Boston LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple & Ash Boston LLC is seeking a strong kitchen leader in Boston, MA. This position involves providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff, assisting the Executive Chef, and ensuring exceptional food quality.

Ideal candidates will have high-end restaurant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. A flexible schedule is required, with responsibilities including menu creation, staff management, and proper inventory practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-end level restaurant is a must.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Must have personal pride in appearance.
• Must have a flexible schedule including the ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities.
• Oversee the line to ensure exceptional food quality.
• Maintain proper inventory practices and reporting.
• Schedule and manage staff effectively.
• Create menu specials as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

2+ years of higher management culinary experience

Job description

Job Details

Location: Maple & Ash Boston LLC - Boston, MA 02210

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service. Assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation, and taking on additional responsibilities to keep the kitchen department functioning properly.

• Accomplish company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Oversee the line and ensure the execution of exceptional food in a timely manner
• Responsible for daily line checks to continually drive consistency in recipe standards
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, CDC, and Exe Sous Chef to maintain corporate‑mandated food and labor costs
• Oversee and participate in daily food purchasing and prep production
• Maintain proper inventory practices and reporting
• Create menu specials, as requested by the Executive Chef
• Schedule and manage staff to build a strong kitchen and dish team
• Recruit exceptional hourly staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties
• Actively prepare for and participate in manager meetings
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards, complying with health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems
• Communicate effectively and genuinely with staff members, guests, and all departments
• Maintain a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast‑paced environment
• Respond quickly to guest and staff complaints and requests in a friendly and professional manner
• Report to the Executive Chef, CDC, and Executive Sous Chef on operational wins, losses and areas in need of improvement
• Perform minor accounting duties
• Any other duties assigned

Requirements

• High‑end level restaurant experience is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and be aware of all food safety standards
• Ability to lead a team and follow instructions
• Ability to work in high‑pressure situations
• Must have personal pride in appearance
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities
• Must be detail‑oriented
• 2+ years of higher management culinary experience
• Must have a flexible schedule including the ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays
• Complete position requirements in a fast‑paced environment

Job Specification

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.