The Lyons Group, Boston’s premier restaurant group, is looking for high volume experienced Executive Chef to join their ever-expanding team.  We offer top-tier health benefits, access to a generous matching 401k, and 50% off food at all other Lyons Group venues. The salary range is 90-95K to start.

Necessary abilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading by example, teaching & training of staff in proper procedure and execution
• Creating a winning team in your kitchen
• Earning the respect of the all-restaurant staff through mutual respect & exemplified work ethic
• Critical thinking, resourcefulness and the ability to solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Proper cost management in regard to food and labor
• Management of the line during busy shifts while ensuring that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards + establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Cooking on the line during busy shifts alongside chefs, sous chefs and the line cooks while following company standards and plating specifications
• Overseeing prep/production and ensuring proper set up for regular service, private parties & marketing events
• Set-up for brunch, lunch, dinner service and/or private parties and marketing events and successful execution of said events and service segments
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of the line, all food prep and production areas and equipment while complying with and enforcing City of Boston & MA safety guidelines
• Closing of the line and kitchen, verifying work completed by the cooks and dishwashers
• Generating prep/production lists, placing orders and tracking inventory
• Maintaining a positive attitude in a high stress environment
• The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with entire restaurant team from dishwashers to management, back and front of the house and comporting oneself in a professional manner while at work.

Skills Required

• Knife skills, knife skills, knife skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Proven experience as a Chef to lead a team to glory
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management with references
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Culinary degree a plus but not a requirement

Apply via the email address below.