Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is onsite in Milford, MA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The chef leads the kitchen at Red Heat American Tavern, a neighborhood restaurant focused on made-from-scratch food and upscale casual dining. The role directs culinary operations, develops the kitchen team, and maintains food quality, safety, and consistency. Seasonal menu collaboration and back-of-house leadership support the restaurant’s guest experience and culinary standards.

What you'll do

• Lead culinary operations
• guide, mentor, and develop the kitchen team
• uphold food quality, safety, and consistency
• collaborate on seasonal menus
• manage back-of-house operations, including inventory and food safety
• support an exceptional guest experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

restaurant kitchen

culinary operations

made-from-scratch cuisine

menu development

kitchen leadership

food safety

milford ma

red heat american tavern

weekend and holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• supportive, growth-oriented work culture.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in an upscale, polished casual, or fine dining restaurant with annual sales of $5 million or more. ServSafe and Allergy certifications required; availability for 10-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays required.

About the employer

Red Heat American Tavern is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.