Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef

Location: Cambridge, MA

Concept: Upscale New American Cuisine

We are seeking a results-driven and innovative Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a premier upscale New American restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who balances operational efficiency with a genuine passion for the guest experience.

Position Overview

As the Executive Chef, you will provide strategic oversight of the kitchen, driving revenue and contributing to the venue's overall profitability. You will move beyond basic culinary execution to understand the business behind the restaurant, ensuring long-term success and a superior dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute an innovative New American menu that reflects seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence and mutual success.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, and inventory to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality control.
• Collaborate with the management team to align culinary offerings with the restaurant's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• A proven track record of utilizing financial reporting to identify trends and drive revenue.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a focus on relationship-building and team development.
• Deep expertise in New American cuisine and a commitment to utilizing high-quality ingredients.
• A polished and professional demeanor suitable for a top-tier hospitality brand.

Join Our Team

Finding the perfect match in the hospitality industry is about building a future. If you are ready to elevate your career and lead a talented culinary team to new heights, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your culinary journey.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruit’s chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruit’s chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

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