Executive Chef - Lowell, MA

Not Your Average Joe's is a well-established neighborhood scratch kitchen with a proud history spanning nearly 30 years. Situated in local communities, this restaurant is known for its dedication to serving heartfelt, memorable dining experiences to families, friends, and patrons alike. With a strong emphasis on quality, passion, and pride in everything they do, Not Your Average Joe's operates with a core set of values that place the guest at the center of every decision. The team culture fosters a fun, welcoming environment where both customers and employees feel valued and appreciated. This approach has helped the restaurant develop a loyal customer base and a reputation for outstanding food made from scratch. Not Your Average Joe's is committed to maintaining these standards as they grow and continue serving their community with excellence. As an Executive Chef at Not Your Average Joe's, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the kitchen by overseeing all culinary operations. This full-time role requires a dedicated leader who can manage kitchen staff, handle budgeting and labor adjustments, and uphold health, safety, and operational standards. The Executive Chef will also be responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring that all employees comply with the restaurant's policies and procedures, including creating a harassment-free work environment. This position involves working in a fast-paced setting with high expectations for quality and efficiency, where maintaining a positive atmosphere for guests and employees is paramount. Competitive compensation, including annual salary and bonuses, is offered, along with additional benefits such as insurance, paid time off, bonus opportunities, and meals during every shift. Candidates can expect a supportive workplace culture that encourages professionalism and personal growth.

• Extensive food knowledge and the ability to remember and recall ingredients and recipes
• Great leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate and train team members
• Exhibits a neat, clean and professional image at all times
• Genuinely hospitable and polite to our guests and team members
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail/organized
• Able to work while standing for 10+ hours a day
• Dependable, trustworthy
• Ability to work all stations in the kitchen, (grill saute, pantry, pizza, fry and expo)
• Team player
• Previous experience as an executive chef, sous chef, or kitchen manager
• Full availability