Sous Chef

Umamiriot; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Free parking

Job summary

Umami Riot in Boston is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our energetic team. In this hands-on role, you will lead culinary operations, drive consistency, and foster a culture of excellence.

This fast-paced environment encourages creativity and collaboration, while offering competitive pay and dining discounts across all locations. We seek individuals passionate about food and mentorship in an inspiring kitchen atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, high-expectation kitchens.
• Ability to teach, coach, and build the next generation of cooks.
• Disciplined commitment to sanitation, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring execution and consistency.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on inventory and P&L management.
• Maintain recipes and plating standards through discipline and focus.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Attention to detail

Team building

Job description

Umami Riot was born from a simple idea: pair joyful hospitality with uncompromising craftsmanship. Founded by Chef Tim Cushman and sake expert Nancy Cushman, our restaurants celebrate bold flavor, precision, and a deep respect for Japanese foodways – translated through a distinctly Boston lens. At Umami Riot, we’re not here to follow the rules of hospitality, we’re here to rewrite them – with heart, craft and fearless creativity.

Bianca is a vibrant blend of wood-fired cooking, craft cocktails, and warm, modern hospitality — and we’re searching for someone who brings that same energy. At Bianca, we do more than serve food and drinks — we create moments. Whether it’s a weeknight pizza and cocktail or a celebratory dinner, every guest experience is shaped by our team’s attention to detail, warmth, and commitment to excellence.

We’re looking for a Sous Chef who leads from the line, sharpens the team, and keeps the kitchen firing on all cylinders.

THE GIG (AKA WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING)

• Right hand to the Chef de Cuisine, trusted with real authority and held accountable for execution, culture, and consistency
• Leadership from the line — balancing craft and command, precision and pressure, and setting the standard through action
• Full control of daily culinary operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, systems, and service execution
• Recipes, knife skills, prep standards, and plating enforced with discipline, driving consistency through tight systems and procedures
• Strategic partnership with the Executive Chef on ordering, inventory, labor, and P&L awareness, managing supplies with intent and minimizing waste
• Culture built by example — clean, focused, disciplined, and confident — leading services, private events, reporting, and management shifts, including nights, weekends, and moments that actually matter

THIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF…

• You lead with calm authority and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty
• You care deeply about food, people, and doing things the right way
• You thrive in high-volume, high-expectation kitchens
• You enjoy teaching, coaching, and building the next generation of cooks
• You think beyond the plate — labor, systems, costs, and growth matter to you
• You bring discipline, curiosity, and pride to everything you touch

LET’S SET EXPECTATIONS (IN A GOOD WAY)

This is a fast-paced kitchen fueled by movement, heat, music, and momentum, where you’re on your feet, working with knives, fire, and focus throughout each shift.

Yes — this is a hands‑on role. You’ll be active for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and moving easily through tight spaces. A disciplined commitment to sanitation, safety, and cleanliness is part of the craft here, and we’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals in performing the essential functions of the role.

WHY PEOPLE STICK AROUND

• Competitive pay - because your work matters
• Dining discounts across all Umami Riot locations
• Growth that’s real (not just talked about)
• Free parking
• A team culture rooted in respect, creativity, and heart

Annual Pay Range - $55,000-$75,000 based on experience

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