Executive Chef
We are looking for an experienced high-volume Chef to run the kitchen at The Daily Catch Waterfront in the North End.
Restaurant: The Daily Catch Waterfront
Job Title: Executive Chef
Experience: 10+ years
Address: 65 Atlantic Ave, Boston MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Salary $85,000 - $120,000
About Us
The Daily Catch, established in 1973 in Boston, MA, are family-owned and operated Sicilian-style seafood and pasta eateries. We have 3 locations in Boston and a wholesale seafood business based out of Boston's Fish Pier. We serve local New England fish species cooked with family recipes that continue to satisfy seafood lovers from around the world.
Job Summary
The Daily Catch is hiring an Executive Chef to oversee the back-of-house and kitchen operations for an 80-person restaurant. As the Executive Chef, you will work alongside our current head chef for 3-6 months to train and onboard before taking full control of the day-to-day operations of our kitchen. Our menu is saute heavy with the following stations: saute, grill, broil, fry, pantry, raw bar, dessert, and expo. The ideal candidate can cook any station with ease and be able to give support to get through busy shifts. This role will have plenty of support from the other executive chefs in the company, as well as hiring, inventory, and other administrative tasks. We want our food to be consistent, our team properly trained, and costs controlled to ensure a successful operation.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for benefits
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Responsibilities
- Manage the kitchen on a daily/nightly basis ensuring food is consistent and prepared to the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation
- Provide constant support during service for kitchen staff and cooking at any station including saute, grill, broil, fry, pantry, raw bar, and expediting
- Oversee kitchen set up, break down, deep cleaning, and closing kitchen manager duties
- Lead all kitchen prep including cleaning seafood, cutting fish, making desserts, and prepping vegetables and sauces
- Provide constant training and development to educate BOH team on cooking techniques, plating, and food knowledge
- Execute private event dining functions for parties up to 80 guests
- Managing restaurant inventory including ordering more supplies and reporting
- Assist with hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling all BOH staff
- Lead menu planning, recipe development, specials, and food presentation
- Ensure that all food is prepared in compliance with health and safety regulations and allergy protocol
- Any other tasks necessary for the restaurant to operate properly
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role (Sous Chef, Chef, Kitchen Manager)
- Minimum 8 years cooking in a high-volume fast-paced full-service restaurant
- Strong foundation of Italian cooking, seafood preparation, and culinary arts
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife-handling skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Company Culture
The Daily Catch is committed to fostering a strong company culture filled with opportunities for learning and growing. You can expect a warm, welcoming, exciting, and dynamic environment when you join our team. Our comprehensive training program is an excellent way to gain knowledge and experience in various areas, including seafood, wine, spirits, cooking techniques, and Sicilian/Italian culture. In addition, the opportunity to grow and advance with the company is an excellent incentive for individuals looking to build long-term careers in the hospitality industry.
Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your application!