Executive Chef

Executive Chef

About Us

Maverick Hospitality, the Group behind Lucy’s American Tavern, Bowery Bar, Sam Walker's American Tavern and Layla’s American Tavern, is growing and hiring culinary leaders. Maverick Hospitality brands are committed to our guests' experience with a true passion for hospitality and service. Our restaurants are modern neighborhood Taverns with a focus on elevated comfort food and American cuisine. Our beverage programs consist of a scratch cocktail program, local Craft beer and a carefully selected wine list. We offer our guests lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week.

We are looking for and Executive Chef to lead all aspects of our business at Layla's American Tavern located in vibrant South Boston.

Layla's first opened in the Summer in 2023 and has continued to build an outstanding reputation with our guests and our local community.

You will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our staff to provide excellent guest service. You will ensure efficient restaurant operations, as well as maintain high production, productivity, quality, and guest-service standards. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our restaurant’s reputation for exceptional culinary standards. Your leadership and passion for food will drive our success for our guests’ dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead by example, inspiring and motivating your team to provide excellent service and consistently meet performance standards.
• Operations: Oversee day to day operations, including scheduling, inventory management and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Staff Development: Recruit, train, and develop your management and hourly teams, providing coaching and feedback to foster their growth and success.
• Financial Management: Manage budgeting, cost control and revenue optimization to achieve profitability targets.
• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure quality ingredients and products.
• Special Menus: Develop and execute innovative monthly food specials
• Quality Control: Ensure that all food and beverages meet our quality standards and adhere to our recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Guest Experience: Collaborate with restaurant FOH management team to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

Proven experience of at least 2 years as an Executive Chef.

• Strong leadership and team building-building skills.

• Excellent communication-building skills.

• Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting and cost control.

• A passion for the restaurant industry and dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

• Familiarity with restaurant software and point-of-sale systems.

• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Health and dental insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Opportunities for career growth within our organization

• Staff meals and dining discounts

• Monthly gift card stipends for bringing your family and friends to dine at your restaurant.

• A positive and inclusive work environment focused on well-being.

If you are a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the position of Executive Chef with Maverick Hospitality.

Maverick Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Join our team and play a key role in delivering outstanding, hospitality driven experiences to our guests while leading a dedicated to success. We look forward to meeting you and discussing the future of Maverick Hospitality together.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary range: $90,000 per year