Executive Chef

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.

Culinary Leadership

• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and taste
• Oversee food preparation, plating, and portion control
• Lead daily back-of-house operations, including prep, service, and sanitation
• Establish and enforce kitchen procedures, recipes, and standards
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment Team

Management Leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff
• Set performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Promote a positive, professional, and respectful kitchen culture

Financial & Inventory Management

• Manage food costs, labor costs, and kitchen budgets
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and contracted vendor relationships
• Work closely with ownership and front-of-house leadership to ensure operational alignment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, including leadership roles

Proven experience as an Executive Chef and / or Chef de Cuisine in a high-volume or comparable restaurant

• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Ability to manage costs while maintaining culinary excellence

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary is $80,000 to $110,000
• Performance bonus that is attainable
• Health Insurance with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Dining discounts and growth opportunities

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Balance Restaurant Group stands as a testament to our enduring values and relentless pursuit of excellence. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow, always with an eye on the future while honoring our rich history. Hinoki unites relaxed tapas-style Asian cuisine known as Izakaya with a fine dining atmosphere.

Hinoki unites relaxed tapas-style Asian cuisine known as Izakaya with an exclusive chef’s table experience known as Omakase in a casual, fine dining atmosphere in our restaurants on Greenwich Avenue in Connecticut. Both these concepts are brought together under one roof. 

The menu features several types of Asian-inspired cuisines as shareable appetizers and main dishes. These distinctive cuisines are reimagined with an elegant twist by skilled chefs from some of the most prestigious restaurants in the world. Top-quality ingredients are sourced from the best distributors, purveyors, and markets including Tsukiji in Japan.