Executive Chef

Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE IT TO YOUR NEXT LEVEL?

Make your mark at The Bull Run Restaurant

About the Job

Our growing, multi-faceted operation is looking for a leader with creative flair in menu planning for our historic restaurant, function and concert venue. We are looking for the right leader of our kitchen team to take us to the next level.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating seasonal menus for our successful farm-to-table restaurant using local Central Mass farm products and developing a positive culture through effective leadership and mentoring.

Candidates should have experience with a la carte service, holiday buffets and banquet production and service.

As a next generation business, the right candidate will possess skills in menu creation, cost control, purchasing and inventory management, production and excellent presentation of all innovative menu items that are within the concept. Responsible financial management of the kitchen falls under the role of the chef. Computer literacy is a must.

As a key player in the organization, the successful candidate will be a leader, creating and maintaining an employee-oriented culture that promotes a positive work experience for all, and yielding longevity and productivity within the entire staff. An enlightened management style and effective communication will be required.

As a prominent figure within the organization, the Chef will be an effective team member in marketing the restaurant. Prominent exposure within the community, local farms, patrons and the media will be required.
Responsibilities

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Skills

• 2+ years of culinary education
• 4+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient in managing a team
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work weekends, and most holidays.

About the Business

The historic 18th century Bull Run, located in suburban Boston, seeks an Executive Chef for their successful farm-to-table restaurant & concert venue. This Colonial inn, dating back to the early 1800s, has multiple venues that include a tap room, dining room, 5 separate banquet facilities, outdoor garden dining and a very successful live music venue, all with full-service dining and beverage service.

The upcoming generation of this classic Colonial inn blends traditional New England cuisine with new, creative, seasonal fare that supports local farms. We completed significant capital improvements to the facilities in 2010 and again in 2022, including all new kitchen equipment on back-to-back cooking lines.

We are open Wed-Sun evenings from 4PM, Saturday lunch and Sunday Brunch and some holidays (required holidays include Mother's Day, Easter & Thanksgiving). We offer balance, with reasonable hours (every Monday & Tuesday off), competitive salary with full benefits including medical, dental, 401k and paid time off.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses

Required Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Culinary Creativity

Problem Solving

Customer Service Orientation

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Staff Training and Development

Quality Control

Adaptability

Community Engagement

Marketing Skills

Hygiene and Safety Awareness

Financial Acumen

Collaboration

Inventory Management

Menu Planning

Scheduling

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Gallery Bull Run Tavern, first stop on the Boston to Albany stagecoach route. Local. Since 1740 Bull Run Covered Bridge where more than 40 wedding ceremonies per year take place. Executive Chef Stephen's plated Halibut dinner, 2018 Aaron Neville performs on Bull Run's Sawtelle Room stage, August 2018. Executive Chef Stephen's Scallops appetizer, October 2018 Catering offsite at Farandnear Reservation in Shirley, managed exclusively by Bull Run. Catered event managed exclusively by Bull Run at Farandnear Reservation in Shirley. LOS LOBOS perform at Bull Run October 2018.