Executive Chef

Executive Chef – Black Cow (Newburyport, MA)

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000+ Base Salary (DOE) + Scale: 15,000 Sq. Ft. Facility | 400+ Seats | $8.5M+ Consistent Annual Revenue Type: Full-Time / Year-Round

About Us For over 30 years, Black Cow has been an iconic waterfront landmark in downtown Newburyport. Following a complete facility overhaul seven years ago, our state-of-the-art 15,000 sq. ft. venue generates $8.5M+ in consistent annual sales.

The Opportunity After 15 incredible years, our Executive Chef is relocating out of state. While we are sad to see him go, his planned departure creates a rare opening for a business-minded Executive Chef to lead our kitchen into its next chapter.

Key Responsibilities High-Volume Leadership: Direct operations across a 400+ seat multi-zone venue during peak summer surges and steady year-round dining.Financial Management: Oversee food cost, prep, and labor metrics to hit target P&L benchmarks.Menu Development: Elevate our coastal/American menu with seasonal innovations, high-margin features, and consistent execution.Culture & Operations: Mentorship, team scheduling, inventory tracking, and strategic vendor purchasing.

Qualifications 5+ years as an Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant.Proven track record in P&L management, food costing, and labor controls.

Perks & Benefits Competitive Base Salary ($100k–$120k+) +Health & Dental Insurance CoverageGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Direct partnership with stable, long-term ownership

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person