Head Chef

We are looking for a culinary leader who understands the importance of preserving authentic Caribbean flavors while bringing creativity, consistency, and refinement to the dining experience.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong kitchen management experience, a passion for food quality, and the ability to build and develop a high-performing culinary team.

This position offers an annual salary of $65,000 - $80,000/YR. As a key member of our restaurant's opening leadership team, the Head Chef will play an integral role in developing kitchen operations, maintaining culinary standards, and building a high-performing team.

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
  

• Oversee food preparation, presentation, portioning, and recipe execution.
  

• Collaborate with ownership to develop and refine menu offerings that reflect the restaurant's Caribbean identity.
  

• Establish and maintain standardized recipes, plating guidelines, and kitchen procedures.
  

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop kitchen employees.
  

• Manage food purchasing, inventory, product rotation, and vendor relationships.
  

• Monitor food costs, waste, labor efficiency, and kitchen productivity.
  

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
  

• Develop kitchen schedules and coordinate staffing needs.
  

• Maintain strong communication and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
  

• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and daily operations.
  

• Lead by example while fostering accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
  

• Minimum 3 5 years of professional culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a kitchen leadership role. Experience in a full-service restaurant required; Caribbean culinary experience strongly preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge of Caribbean cuisine, ingredients, and preparation techniques highly preferred.
  
• Experience managing a full-service restaurant kitchen.
  
• Strong culinary technique, menu development, and food presentation skills.
  
• Experience with food cost management, inventory control, and ordering.
  
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume environment.
  
• Food protection certification required or ability to obtain required certification.
  
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  

Joining our team means more than starting a new job. You'll have the opportunity to help build something special from the ground up while being part of an established Boston restaurant brand.

• Be Part of Something New: Join the founding team of our newest restaurant and help bring an elevated Caribbean dining experience to Boston.
  

• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a growing hospitality brand, with opportunities to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities as the business evolves.
  

• Help Shape Our Culture: Be part of establishing the service standards, teamwork, and guest experience that will define our new restaurant.
  

• Training & Development: Participate in pre-opening training and onboarding designed to prepare our team for a successful launch.
  

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team that values professionalism, accountability, mutual respect, and genuine hospitality.
  

• Established Local Brand: Join a business with seven years of experience serving the Boston community and an exciting vision for its next chapter.