Executive Chef

Overview of the Concepts:

Garrett Harker and ES Hospitality have begun opening several exciting hospitality venues just steps from Kenmore Square and Fenway Park. Among these, is the return of Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks and the new craft cocktail bar, Equal Measure. Best known for Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar and The Hawthorne, Garrett is once again bringing enlightened hospitality and high energy operations to the Fenway neighborhood. Garrett is joined by Beverage Director, Jackson Cannon, in the operation of these concepts.

About the Position:

ES Hospitality is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to continue developing and overseeing all aspects of the kitchens across each of the concepts as well as the group’s extensive private events program. The Executive Chef will work closely with each concept’s CDC and Sous Chef’s on recipe and menu development. The core components of this job are team growth, menu development, kitchen operations, quality assurance and financial performance. This is a challenging role for an experienced candidate looking to work with talented food and beverage colleagues, carefully sourced products, a deep wine cellar, and a legacy restaurant group with a multi-venue layout.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and inspire a BOH team responsible for Eastern Standard, Equal Measure and a large private dining room
• Assist in the opening and leadership of two additional concepts and kitchens
• Work collaboratively with the CDCs to create seasonal menus that challenge the status quo
• Create and administer operational systems to help each BOH team succeed
• Work with the FOH management to cultivate a positive culture throughout the kitchens and between the Front and Back of House
• Communicate effectively and positively with the FOH on all menu related information, assisting in trainings as necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with food purveyors
• Participate in and help oversee off-sites, public events and marketing opportunities
• Work in partnership with the leadership team and upper management to drive sales and hit growth goals

In order to be successful in this role you must:

• Possess strong managerial skills and the ability to manage a multifaceted kitchen utilizing thoughtful delegation, a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Be a leader and lead by example - recognize that your success is directly correlated with your ability to facilitate success and growth for others
• Constantly strive for consistency of product continually emphasize quality assurance across all concepts
• Engage and deploy all of the resources (mentors, colleagues, owners, etc) at your disposal toward achieving long and short term goals
• Be able to multitask, adapt as needed, and work well under pressure
• Have advanced training in culinary operations and at least 3-5 years experience in BOH restaurant management

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off plan, dining discounts, and continuous development and learning opportunities.

Eastern Standard Hospitality considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Eastern Standard Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.