Executive Chef at Bar Cino Watertown

Executive Chef Bar Cino Watertown

Running a kitchen is one thing. Running a kitchen where you're also an owner where every great dish, every tight labor cost, and every cook you develop directly grows your own stake in the company that's something else. This is a high-level operation, and we're looking for a powerhouse Executive Chef who doesn't just want to lead a kitchen, but wants to own it. Relocation applicants encouraged to apply

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation $100,000$110,000 annually
• Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
• Health & Wellness: Medical Dental Vision Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Financial & Employee Ownership: 100% Company-paid LTD, Life & AD&D Insurance Generous Company 401k match Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Employee Perks: NRG Dining Card Program 35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Programs Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program Tenure Program Refer a friend, earn a bonus Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Telemedicine access

What You'll Do

• Set the culinary vision and execute it consistently across every service
• Engineer the menu seasonality, cost-conscious creativity, and scratch cooking that guests come back for
• Own your numbers: labor costs, food costs, and budget performance
• Hire, train, and develop your kitchen team and build a culture people want to stay in
• Manage performance and hold the team to high standards, fairly and respectfully
• Ensure kitchen operations are efficient, safe, and sanitary at all times
• Direct the training of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff to keep skills sharp and standards high

Who You Are

• You're a chef who leads from the front, takes pride in what comes out of your kitchen, and knows that a great team is as important as a great dish
• You bring: A deep passion for food and the guest experience it shows in every plate A collaborative leadership style that builds equitable, respectful kitchen culture The ability to stay calm and strategic when service gets chaotic Sharp financial instincts you know your food cost and you manage to it Strong communication skills with everyone from line cooks to front-of-house leadership Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays this is hospitality Comfort on your feet for extended periods and ability to lift 2550 lbs

Qualifications

• 35+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service upscale establishment
• A proven track record of high-quality, scratch cuisine in high-volume settings
• Experience with Italian concepts within your career Culinary Arts degree preferred though exceptional experience speaks just as loud Demonstrated experience with cost controls and kitchen financials Strong people leadership

About Bar 'Cino And Newport Restaurant Group

Bar 'Cino is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group! We're a 100% Employee-Owned Company which means when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're on a path that could lead to ownership. No catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We're proud to be one of the friendliest hospitality teams in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork. Ready to lead a kitchen you can be proud of? We'd love to hear from you.