Executive Chef - Cambridge

Row34

$100K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience running a kitchen, from daily execution to big-picture operations.
  • Strong grasp of food cost, inventory management, and ordering decisions.
  • A track record of managing and developing culinary teams with a focus on mentorship.
  • Comfortable collaborating closely with the General Manager and culinary leadership.
  • Capability to partner with ownership on long-term kitchen vision and goals.
  • Highly organized and capable of managing fast-paced kitchen demands with attention to detail.
  • A kind, people-first leader who values team growth and development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the back of house team with a hands-on approach.
  • Develop and mentor hourly staff and management to enhance their culinary skills.
  • Oversee kitchen operations to ensure high standards of food quality and guest experience.
  • Work closely with the General Manager to maintain seamless operations.
  • Implement creative culinary concepts that highlight local New England seafood.
  • Manage costs, inventory, and ordering to drive profitable kitchen performance.
  • Communicate proactively with ownership regarding kitchen needs and future vision.

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonuses based on performance metrics.
  • Two weeks of paid vacation annually, increasing to three weeks at year three.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance offered after 90 days of employment.
  • Dental, vision, accident, and disability insurance available after 90 days.
  • 40 hours of accrued paid sick time annually.
  • 401K program with company matching up to 4% after six months of employment.
  • Included parking for convenience.
  • Employee dining policy for team members.
  • Opportunities for work-related travel to promote the restaurant and brand.
Full Job Description
Row 34 Cambridge is looking for an Executive Chef to lead the back of house team. This is a hands-on leadership role • youll invest in developing our hourly and management staff while driving the overall operations of the restaurant. Working closely with the General Manager, youll ensure the kitchen performs at the highest level every day, from food quality to guest experience.

Our menus change daily, spotlighting local and seasonal New England seafood sourced directly from farmers and fishermen we work with closely. In house, we handle our own smoking and curing, run a ceviche and crudo program, and put a creative spin on both seafood dishes and New England classics.

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience running a kitchen, from daily execution to big-picture operations.
  • Strong grasp of food cost, inventory management, and ordering • you know your numbers and use them to drive smart decisions.
  • A track record of managing, coaching, and developing culinary teams; you build people up, not just menus.
  • Comfortable working hand-in-hand with the General Manager and other culinary leaders across our restaurant group to keep standards high and operations running smoothly.
  • Partner with ownership on long-term vision and goals, proactively communicating insights and needs from the kitchen.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle the demands of a fast-paced kitchen without losing sight of the details.
  • A kind, people-first leader • someone who brings out the best in their team through respect and genuine investment in their growth.
  • Professional, hospitality-minded, and always excited to teach and keep learning.


Salary is competitive ($100K+), plus an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Quarterly Bonuses throughout the year - based on performance metrics
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation - Annually (increases to 3 weeks at year 3, 4 weeks at year 7)
  • Medical Insurance, (Cigna)- 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 up to 4% - offered at 6 months of employment
  • Parking Included
  • Employee Dining Policy
  • Opportunities for work related travel to promote the restaurant and the brand

Please apply with your resume.

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