Jobs · Management · Massachusetts

Executive Chef

Legal Sea Foods · Dedham, MA · 4 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Lead all back of house operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and execution
  • Build, develop, and inspire a strong culinary team through hands-on leadership and coaching
  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
  • Oversee inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet financial goals
  • Partner with front of house leadership to deliver a seamless and exceptional guest experience
  • Drive accountability, performance, and a culture of continuous improvement

What You Bring

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role
  • A passion for seafood and high-quality, seasonal ingredients
  • Strong leadership, team development, and performance management skills
  • Operational and financial acumen, including cost control and labor management
  • Ability to lead effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and health savings options
  • 401(k) with company match opportunities
  • Paid time off designed to support rest, recharge, and work-life balance
  • Structured manager training program with hands-on development from day one, supported by ongoing learning through in-person sessions, virtual training, language support, and leadership podcasts
  • Career growth with defined paths to advancement, with more than half of our managers promoted from within the company
  • Ownership of your team, including hiring, development, and performance
  • Wellness programs that support your well-being, with fitness and healthcare incentives that reward participation
  • A culture built on accountability, teamwork, and high standards, where leaders are expected to develop people and deliver results

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