Baleia Sous Chef

Baleia is hiring a Sous Chef to join their team!

At Baleia (whale in Portuguese), we offer a Portuguese-inspired menu, from food to cocktails, and feature an all-Portuguese wine list. Were located on the ground floor of the Troy Building, right at the intersection of South Boston and the South End in the Ink Block neighborhood. Our space is vibrant yet intimate, with seating for around 100 guests between the dining room and our 14-seat bar offering an elevated and thoughtful service experience.

Were looking for team members who are excited to learn, passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, and eager to work collaboratively. If you bring curiosity, warmth, and a team-first mindset, wed love to meet you.

Were looking for a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. This role is hands-onleading service, mentoring staff, and maintaining the highest standards for food, cleanliness, and hospitality. Youll work closely with the Executive Chef to manage daily operations, execute service with excellence, and foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture.

What Youll Do

• Help Manage the day to day kitchen operations of Gufo
• Lead the kitchen during prep and service, ensuring pace, quality, and consistency
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff
• Uphold food quality, cleanliness, and organization standards
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and menu development

What Were Looking For

• Strong leadership and cooking skills
• Clear, respectful communication
• Calm under pressure and solutions-oriented
• Commitment to teamwork and guest satisfaction
• Previous management experience preferred but not required

About our group:
Coda Restaurant Group was founded in 2008 with the opening of CODA, the groups namesake. Since then, CRG has launched four distinct concepts across Boston and Cambridge: The Salty Pig (2011), SRV (2016), Gufo (2023), and Baleia (2024). Each unique concept is rooted in a commitment to value-driven dining and genuine hospitality, designed to exceed expectations and create memorable guest experiences.

The Coda Restaurant Group offers competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits for all full-time employees.

If you think you would be a good addition to our hard working, talented, professional team, please send your resume to the email provided below.