Executive Sous Chef

Job overview

Executive Sous Chef is an onsite role in Boston, MA, with compensation of $85,000–$95,000 per year. The chef supports Hawksmoor’s Boston restaurant and reports to the Executive Chef. The role leads kitchen operations and develops the kitchen team while maintaining food quality and service standards. It helps the restaurant operate smoothly and deliver consistent dishes and guest experiences.

What you'll do

• Lead kitchen sections, including grill
• prepare dishes and oversee section performance
• maintain recipe and food-quality standards
• support development and testing of menu items
• mentor and train team members
• manage recruitment and onboarding
• ensure food safety, allergy, fire, and cleanliness procedures
• oversee stock control, ordering, labor, and kitchen organization
• assume kitchen leadership in the Executive Chef’s absence.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive sous chef

kitchen leadership

restaurant operations

menu development

food quality

food safety

team training

stock control

boston ma

hawksmoor

$85k-$95k/year

executive chef

kitchen management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes generous pay and benefits, career opportunities, and an award-winning restaurant environment.

Why this role

Leadership role at Hawksmoor’s third US restaurant, with responsibility for kitchen standards, team development, and operational performance.

About the employer

Hawksmoor - Boston is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.