Executive Chef - Italian - Scratch Kitchen
Job Description
Job Description
Executive Chef — Italian Restaurant - Scratch Kitchen
Location: Westwood, MA
Compensation: $100k–$125k/year + 20% Performance Bonus & Comprehensive Benefits
About the Restaurant
A modern Italian gathering place rooted in neighborhood spirit, celebrating local ingredients and inviting bar culture.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in this hands-on leadership role. You will drive excellence, efficiency, and profitability while mentoring a talented team and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration that ensures consistency in both food quality and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Direct all kitchen operations for two high-volume concepts
- Financial Management: Oversee labor, food costs, and budgeting to meet financial targets
- Culinary Innovation: Lead menu development and engineering, balancing creativity with profitability
- Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff while maintaining a positive and productive culture
- Quality Assurance: Enforce strict safety, sanitation, and quality standards
About You
You are a seasoned culinary professional who thrives in high-volume environments. Your leadership style inspires others, and you are as dedicated to the guest experience as you are to the craft of cooking.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–5 years as an Executive Chef in high-volume, Italian-focused, full-service dining
- Education: Culinary Arts degree preferred (or equivalent proven track record)
- Skills: Exceptional communication, organization, and cost control capabilities; strong kitchen skills; people management skills with demonstrated ability to build and execute skill development plans
- Flexibility: Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 25–50 lbs
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000–$125,000 annually
- Performance Bonus: 20% of base salary
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days
- Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Security: Life and disability insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match
- Perks: Employee dining discounts across all locations
Join an Employee-Owned Company
We are proud to be 100% Employee-Owned. Joining our team means more than just a job—it means eligibility to become an owner. We invest in our employees because they invest their talent and energy in us. Join one of the strongest hospitality teams in New England, where our common goal is simple: making people happy through great food and teamwork.
Ready to lead? Apply today.
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