Executive Chef role leading the opening team at Ci Siamo (Union Square Hospitality Group) in Boston, delivering live-fire, Italian-inflected cuisine with USHG’s “Enlightened Hospitality” standards. You’ll partner closely with the General Manager to build and coach a high-performing kitchen team while owning culinary quality, systems, and financial performance. Standout perk: $145,000 base plus up to $30,000 performance bonus, with comprehensive benefits.
- 145,000 salary plus bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Matched 401(k) and commuter benefits
The Executive Chef is a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for driving through outstanding food and hospitality. Operations, this role partners closely with the General Manager to achieve and behaviors of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG).
The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader with a passion for culinary excellence, team development, and delivering memorable hospitality experiences. The Executive Chef must reside in the Boston area. opportunities to visit New York for onboarding, training, and professional Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team that embodies Enlightened Hospitality in every interaction * Lead and coach the Sous Chef team in executing consistently excellent food Provide mentorship, training, and development opportunities to all culinary talent, aligning with USHG’s commitment to inclusion and belonging
Culinary Leadership
* Establish and uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence, food quality, and presentation to maintain the restaurant’s reputation as an industry leader in partnership with Chef Hillary Sterling * Teach detailed recipes, food execution, and kitchen processes, ensuring consistency, precision, and adherence to all safety and sanitation the culinary team
environment that fosters strong communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams * Establish and maintain effective kitchen systems and workflows that enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and support financial performance * Monitor inventory, purchasing, and cost control measures to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining quality and consistency * Oversee compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, upholding the highest standards in food safety practices
Act as a strategic partner to Home Office departments, ensuring smooth execution of company-wide initiatives, training, and operational rollouts * Leverage guest feedback and performance insights to make data-driven 8+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, Proven ability to build, lead, and develop a high-performing culinary team * Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, inventory, and Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, and kitchen management systems
At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the As an Executive Chef, you’ll enjoy:
* Competitive pay and bonus potential: 145,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus of up to $30,000, Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care * A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship * experiences at any of our restaurants * restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones * Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking * Growth and community: collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Hospitality is a team sport where required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support