Executive Chef - Scratch Kitchen

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef | Gastropub | Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 per year

A beloved gastropub in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, is seeking an experienced and driven Executive Chef to lead its culinary operation. Built on a foundation of warm hospitality, scratch cooking, and community connection, this concept has earned a loyal following through its commitment to elevated comfort food and locally sourced ingredients. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned culinary leader to take full creative ownership of a kitchen and make a lasting impact on a respected dining destination.

What You Will Do

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all back-of-house operations and serve as the creative and operational anchor of the culinary team. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing an elevated gastropub menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Collaborating with ownership to refine and advance the overall culinary vision
• Establishing and maintaining kitchen standards, recipes, and operational procedures
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and developing a high-performing back-of-house team
• Managing food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Upholding the highest standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety
• Fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performance kitchen culture

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate brings both culinary creativity and operational discipline to the table. Specifically, we are seeking:

• A minimum of 3 years of Executive Chef experience in a quality-driven, chef-led environment
• Demonstrated gastropub or scratch-kitchen experience
• A stable employment history that reflects commitment and professional growth
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a culinary team
• Strong financial acumen, including food and labor cost management
• A systems-oriented management approach with a focus on consistency and accountability
• Ties to the Manchester-by-the-Sea area or surrounding North Shore community are strongly preferred

What Is On Offer

• Salary of $100,000 – $115,000, depending on experience
• Quarterly performance-based bonus tied to food and labor costs
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Significant creative freedom over the culinary direction
• The opportunity to lead and grow with an expanding hospitality group

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume for confidential consideration. This search is being conducted with the utmost discretion. All inquiries and applications will be handled professionally and confidentially.

To apply, please send your resume to Brian Blum.