Sous Chef - Cambridge

Row34; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Weeks Paid Vacation

Health Insurance (Cigna)

Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance

401K Matching

MBTA Pass Program

Employee Dining Policy

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Row 34 in Boston, MA, seeks an experienced kitchen leader to manage daily operations, uphold a seafood-focused menu, and mentor a dynamic team across back-of-house functions.

You will drive food quality, cost controls, safety compliance, and guest satisfaction, partnering with the GM and Front of House to deliver hospitality at the highest standard. Compensation includes strong benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Foster positivity and empathy in the kitchen and with guests.
• Execute the daily Row 34 menu, featuring an extensive oyster program and fresh local seafood.
• Partner with the General Manager and Front of House teams to support relationships and guest experience.
• Strive for personal and team growth, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods as required, across the menu and for events.
• Manage staffing, assign work, and set goals for team performance and development.
• Educate and train staff on safety, laws, and regulations.
• Monitor budget and control food, supplies, and labor costs.
• Ensure quality checks on raw and cooked products meet standards.
• Fulfill duties of kitchen management as needed.
• Support brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure proper storage and inventory; minimize waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Budget control

Job description

Row 34 is an award-winning, high-energy neighborhood oyster bar with locations in the Seaport and Kenmore Square neighborhoods of Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; Burlington, MA; and Portsmouth, NH. We pride ourselves on our extensive oyster program, dynamic menu centered on the freshest seafood, and a people-first culture that values teamwork, growth, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, including planning and assigning work and establishing performance and development goals for team members.
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations.
• Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food, supplies, and labor costs.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Perform all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
• Achieve and maintain company and brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and replenish supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• Able to foster a culture of positivity and empathy for our team and guests throughout the entire kitchen. We are of service to one another.
• Execute the daily Row 34 menu, which communicates an extensive oyster program and fresh and local seafood.
• Invest in a meaningful partnership with the General Manager and Front of House teams. We value relationships.
• Recognize that your success is directly correlated with your ability to facilitate success and growth for others.
• Evaluate Row 34 operations and seek to self improve, innovate and pursue excellence.
• Row 34 is a progressive organization that offers an exciting, supportive and inclusive environment, designed to foster growth and continued education in and out of the restaurant. We believe in the transformative power of personal and professional growth.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive starting at $70K-$80K/year.

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation - Annually (increases to 3 weeks at year 3, 4 weeks at year 7)
• Contribution towards Health Insurance, Cigna (Approx. $5,000.00 Annually) - offered at 90 days of employment
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Disability Insurance - offered at 90 days of employment
• 40 Hours Annually Paid Available Sick Time - Accrued
• 401K Program with Company Matching - offered at 6 months of employment
• Employee Dining Policy
• MBTA Pass Program Eligibility - available day 1 of employment
• Opportunities for work related travel to promote the restaurant and the brand