Executive Chef - South Shore
$95k - $100kLegal Sea Foods
Executive Chef - South Shore
LSF Dedham LLC - Dedham, MA 02026
Overview
Salary Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Category Management
Description
Executive Chef - Lead Our Culinary Vision
At Legal Sea Foods, our commitment to quality starts in the kitchen. We take pride in serving fresh, sustainably sourced seafood and delivering an elevated dining experience rooted in New England tradition and innovation.
We're seeking an Executive Chef who is a passionate culinary leader, operationally strong, and driven to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
Why This Role is Exciting
This is more than an Executive Chef role, it's an opportunity to lead a kitchen, shape culinary standards, and influence the overall guest experience. You'll have the autonomy to drive excellence, mentor future leaders, and play a key role in the success of a high-volume, brand-driven restaurant.
What You'll Do
- Lead all back of house operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and execution
- Build, develop, and inspire a strong culinary team through hands-on leadership and coaching
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
- Oversee inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet financial goals
- Partner with front of house leadership to deliver a seamless and exceptional guest experience
- Drive accountability, performance, and a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role
- A passion for seafood and high-quality, seasonal ingredients
- Strong leadership, team development, and performance management skills
- Operational and financial acumen, including cost control and labor management
- Ability to lead effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and health savings options
- 401(k) with company match opportunities
- Paid time off designed to support rest, recharge, and work-life balance
- Structured manager training program with hands-on development from day one, supported by ongoing learning through in-person sessions, virtual training, language support, and leadership podcasts
- Career growth with defined paths to advancement, with more than half of our managers promoted from within the company
- Ownership of your team, including hiring, development, and performance
- Wellness programs that support your well-being, with fitness and healthcare incentives that reward participation
- A culture built on accountability, teamwork, and high standards, where leaders are expected to develop people and deliver results
Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.
Legal Sea FoodsVacancy posted 4 days ago
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