Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $130,000.00 - $145,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
Performance bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
401k plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
dining credit
dining discount
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Ci Siamo is a distinguished restaurant brand from the esteemed Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) and celebrated James Beard semifinalist Chef Hillary Sterling. With its New York Times Top 100 accolade, Ci Siamo exemplifies culinary excellence through a refined, Italian-inflected menu that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of live-fire cooking. The menu is inspired by Chef Sterling's extensive international travels, deeply rooted in seasonality, thoughtful preparation, and the highest quality ingredients. The name 'Ci Siamo,' translating loosely to 'we've made it' or 'we've arrived,' perfectly captures the restaurant's vision of merging traditional culinary techniques with contemporary appeal to create a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Eight plus years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop a high-performing culinary team
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, inventory, and purchasing
- Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, and kitchen management systems
- Reside in the Boston area
- Willingness to travel to New York for onboarding, training, and professional development
Job Qualifications
- Eight plus years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop a high-performing culinary team
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, inventory, and purchasing
- Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, and kitchen management systems
Job Duties
- Consistently deliver a culture of enlightened hospitality to guests and team members
- Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team that embodies enlightened hospitality in every interaction
- Lead and coach the sous chef team in executing consistently excellent food and ensuring an efficient, timely flow of service
- Provide mentorship, training, and development opportunities to all culinary team members, fostering growth and long-term career progression
- Proactively seek opportunities to recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent, aligning with USHG's commitment to inclusion and belonging
- Establish and uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence, food quality, and presentation in partnership with Chef Hillary Sterling
- Continually refine, enhance, and execute menu offerings to ensure creativity, seasonality, and guest appeal
- Teach detailed recipes, food execution, and kitchen processes, ensuring consistency, precision, and adherence to safety and sanitation regulations
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, growth, and collaboration within the culinary team
- Partner with the General Manager to cultivate a positive, collaborative work environment between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Establish and maintain effective kitchen systems and workflows that enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and support financial performance
- Monitor inventory, purchasing, and cost control measures to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining quality and consistency
- Oversee compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Act as a strategic partner to Home Office departments to support company-wide initiatives and operational rollouts
- Build trusted relationships with other USHG leaders to foster collaboration and the adoption of best practices
- Leverage guest feedback and performance insights to make data-driven decisions enhancing the dining experience
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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