Exec Sous Chef Greater Boston - Legal Sea Foods

LEGAL SEA FOODS•Boston, MA

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Legal Sea Foods is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, develop strong teams, and deliver consistent execution during every service. The Executive Sous Chef partners closely with the Executive Chef and takes charge of heart-of-house operations in the Executive Chef’s absence. The role calls for deep a la carte kitchen experience, strong seafood skills, and a record of managing people and costs in a high-volume restaurant.

Requirements

7–12 years of professional kitchen experience, including 3–5 years as a Sous Chef or in a comparable leadership role.
Advanced seafood and shellfish preparation skills and experience with upscale casual dining.
Experience leading teams through high-volume service while maintaining quality and accountability.
Sound judgment in scheduling, inventory, food cost, and labor management.
Ability to train future leaders and address performance issues directly and professionally.
Required food safety and allergen certifications.

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree or certificate.

Responsibilities

Direct daily kitchen operations, including preparation, service, staffing, and closing.
Coach and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen team members, set clear expectations, and follow through on performance.
Maintain consistent execution of recipes, plating, product quality, and guest requests.
Manage ordering, receiving, inventory variances, food costs, and labor decisions.
Uphold food safety, sanitation, and allergen standards.
Work with the Executive Chef and front-of-house leaders to resolve service challenges and improve the guest experience.