Maple & Ash Boston - Sous Chef

Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating iconic destinations.

We believe success hinges on impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami, Boston and New York you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education.

Our culture is built on four core principles:

Generosity:
Always give more, exceed expectations.

Excellence:
Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.

Fun:
Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.

Fail Fast:
Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

What You Will Do This position is responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service. Assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation, and taking on additional responsibilities to keep the kitchen department functioning properly.

Accomplish company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position

Oversee the line and ensure the execution of exceptional food in a timely manner

Responsible for daily line checks to continually drive consistency in recipe standards

Collaborate with the Executive Chef, CDC, and Exe Sous Chef to maintain corporate-mandated food and labor costs.

Oversee and participate in daily food purchasing and prep production

Maintain proper inventory practices and reporting

Create menu specials, as requested by the Executive Chef Schedule and manage staff to build a strong kitchen and dish team Recruit exceptional hourly staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties

Actively prepare for and participate in manager meetings

Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards, complying with health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems.

Communicate effectively and genuinely with staff members, guests, and all departments

Maintain a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment

Respond quickly to guest and staff complaints and requests in a friendly and professional manner

Report to the Executive Chef, CDC, and Executive Sous Chef on operational wins, losses and areas in need of improvement.

Perform minor accounting duties

Any other duties assigned

Who We Are Looking For High-end level restaurant experiences is a must Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must maintain a high level of cleanliness and be aware of all food safety standards

Ability to lead a team and follow instructions

Ability to work in high-pressure situations.

Must have personal pride in appearance.

Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Must be detail-oriented.

This role requires2+ years of higher management culinary experience

Must have a flexible schedule including the ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays

Complete position requirements in a fast-paced environment

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.