Exec Sous Chef- Greater Boston

Exec Sous Chef- Greater Boston

LSF Park Square LLC - Boston, MA 02116

Overview

Salary Range $80,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time

Description

Executive Sous Chef | Legal Sea Foods

Legal Sea Foods is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef who can lead a busy kitchen, develop strong teams, and deliver consistent execution during every service. This role partners closely with the Executive Chef and takes charge of heart of house operations in their absence.

Legal Sea Foods is looking for a chef with deep a la carte kitchen experience, strong seafood skills, and a record of managing people and costs in a high-volume restaurant.

What you'll lead

• Direct daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, staffing, and closing.
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen team members; set clear expectations and follow through on performance.
• Maintain consistent execution of recipes, plating, product quality, and guest requests.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory variances, food cost, and labor decisions.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and allergen standards.
• Work with the Executive Chef and front of house leaders to resolve service challenges and improve the guest experience.

Qualifications

What you bring

• 712 years of professional kitchen experience, including 35 years as a Sous Chef or in a comparable leadership role.
• Advanced seafood and shellfish preparation skills and experience with upscale casual dining.
• Experience leading teams through high-volume service while maintaining quality and accountability.
• Sound judgment in scheduling, inventory, food cost, and labor management.
• The ability to train future leaders and address performance issues directly and professionally.
• Required food safety and allergen certifications; a culinary degree or certificate is preferred.

Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match opportunities, paid time off, and structured manager development. At Legal Sea Foods, you'll have a meaningful role in developing your team and a path for continued growth.