Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef | Upscale Italian Steakhouse | Boston

This neighborhood-driven Italian restaurant is a well-established culinary destination celebrated for its handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizzas, premium steaks, house-made cheeses, and seasonal Italian cuisine. Along with a robust craft cocktail menu and a thriving private dining program, the restaurant has earned a reputation for delivering an authentic and elevated dining experience to its guests. Known for its dedication to quality and consistent excellence, this establishment prides itself on fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere that combines traditional Italian hospitality with modern culinary artistry. The restaurant operates in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, emphasizing both culinary expertise and a strong sense of community and teamwork among its staff.

We are currently seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This is a hands-on role that requires a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to mentoring and developing team members while upholding the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. The Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure that every dish meets the restaurant's exacting standards of excellence. This position plays a crucial role in driving operational efficiency, maintaining stringent food safety protocols, managing inventory and food costs, and fostering a positive and respectful kitchen culture.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience within high-volume, chef-driven restaurant environments. You should be confident running the line during busy service periods, communicating clearly across multiple stations, and supporting menu execution with creativity and precision. Additionally, you will assist with planning and executing daily specials and seasonal offerings while maintaining recipe integrity and presentation standards.

Supporting operational areas such as ordering, receiving, inventory management, labor deployment, scheduling, and vendor coordination will be part of your responsibilities to help maintain quality and control costs. You will be a mentor and coach to line cooks and junior culinary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous growth. Key to your success will be your ability to maintain the highest sanitation and food safety standards under Department of Health regulations and to collaborate seamlessly with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

This role offers a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 per year and requires an in-person commitment to provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight. If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and have a proven track record in culinary leadership, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a respected culinary institution, shape a high-performing kitchen team, and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests.