Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $130,000.00 - $145,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
401(k) Plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
dining credit
dining discount
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Job Description
Ci Siamo is a distinguished restaurant brand that falls under the prestigious Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), co-founded by renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer. Known for its dedication to 'Enlightened Hospitality,' USHG has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional dining experiences through its portfolio of acclaimed establishments. Ci Siamo itself is a celebrated New York Times Top 100 restaurant, helmed by James Beard semifinalist Chef Hillary Sterling, which showcases the beauty of simplicity with a focus on live-fire cooking. The menu is Italian-inflected and inspired by Chef Sterling's extensive global culinary travels, bringing together seasonal ingredients and purposeful preparation techniques to... Show More
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop a high-performing culinary team
- Strong financial acumen managing food costs, inventory, and purchasing
- Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, and kitchen management systems
- Must reside in the Boston area
- Ability to travel to New York for onboarding, training, and professional development
Job Qualifications
- 8+ 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 to maintain the restaurant's reputation as an industry leader in partnership with Chef Hillary Sterling
- Continually refine, enhance, and execute menu offerings to ensure creativity, seasonality, and guest appeal while aligning with business objectives
- Teach detailed recipes, food execution, and kitchen processes, ensuring consistency, precision, and adherence to all 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 that fosters strong communication 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, upholding the highest standards in food safety practices
- Act as a strategic partner to Home Office departments, ensuring smooth execution of company-wide initiatives, training, and operational rollouts
- Build trusted relationships with other USHG leaders to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the adoption of best practices
- Leverage guest feedback and performance insights to make data-driven decisions that enhance the overall dining experience
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
OysterLink connects hospitality employers and applicants.
You may be also interested in: