Avra Estiatorio, an iconic Greek & Mediterranean restaurant group known for its incredible fresh fish market, seasonal produce, and warm, professional service.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development, kitchen leadership, food quality, and cost control, while ensuring an exceptional dining experience. Fine dining restaurant experience is a MUST for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- Overseeallkitchenoperations,ensuringconsistency,quality,andexecutionofdishesatthehighestlevel.
- Lead,train,andmanagetheculinaryteamtomaintaindiscipline,morale,andprofessionalism.
- Developandmaintainseasonal,innovative,andcost-effectivemenusalignedwiththerestaurant’sconcept.
- Monitorfoodcosts,inventory,andwastetoensureprofitabilityandsustainability.
- Ensurecompliancewithhealth,sanitation,andsafetyregulationsatalltimes.
- Workcloselywithfront-of-house,beverage,andeventsteamstocreateharmoniouspairingsandexperiences.
- Overseevendorrelationships,sourcingthehighestqualityingredientsandnegotiatingpricingwhennecessary.
- Continuouslyevaluatekitchenoperationsandworkflowforefficiencyandimprovement.
- Maintain a strong presence on the line during service and act as a role model for culinary excellence.
Qualications:
- Minimumof7yearsofculinaryleadershipexperience,withatleast3yearsasanExecutiveChefinafinedining setting.
- Deepunderstandingofmodernandclassicculinarytechniques,ingredientsourcing,andplatingaesthetics.
- Strongleadershipandcommunicationskillswithahands-on,team-orientedmanagementstyle.
- Proventrackrecordofdevelopinghigh-performingkitchenteams.
- Excellenttimemanagement,organization,andproblem-solvingabilities.
- Abilitytoperformunderpressureinafast-paced,detail-drivenenvironment.
- ServSafecertificationorequivalentrequired.
- Culinary degree preferred but not required with relevant experience.
Benets:
- Competitivesalarybasedonexperience.
- Paidvacationandsickdays.
- Health,dental,andvisioninsurance.
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in fine dining and high-volume kitchens
- A leader who cultivates strong, positive teamsand leads by example
- A chef who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
- This is a true kitchen-floor leadership role, not an office job candidates must be skilled expeditors who stay present on the line and in service.
- A commitment to food excellence, consistency, and hospitality
About Avra
Avra is an established, respected brand with decades-long following in New York, Beverly Hills, Miami, Boston, and Dallas. We are known for our:
- Gracious hospitality
- Exceptional workplace culture
- Long-standing commitment to employee well-being
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Strong internal growth and development programs
The pay range listed is the reasonable and good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting, as required under Massachusetts pay transparency laws. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, performance, and business needs.
