Chef de Cuisine Jobs in Massachusetts

A Chef de Cuisine, also known as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, is a crucial role in the culinary industry. They are responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the kitchen, including menu creation, food preparation, and staff management. They handle the hiring, training, and supervision of kitchen staff, ensure quality control of dishes, and maintain sanitary and safety standards. In addition to their leadership role, Chef de Cuisine also plays a significant part in the kitchen's financial aspect, such as managing budgets, controlling costs, and sourcing ingredients.

Being a Chef de Cuisine requires a blend of hard and soft skills. These include exceptional cooking skills, creativity, leadership, time management, and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines. It's also crucial to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they often need to interact with staff, suppliers, and sometimes, customers. In terms of education, a degree in culinary arts and certifications like Certified Executive Chef (CEC) from the American Culinary Federation are highly regarded. Before becoming a Chef de Cuisine, a person might hold roles such as a Sous Chef, Line Cook, or Kitchen Manager, where they gain experience in cooking and managing a kitchen.

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Culinary Services Director

  • Westborough, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Westborough, MA
  • 11 days ago

Role: Food Service Director / Dining Services Director / Dining Services Manager / Dining Account Manager / Dining Services Department Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food...

Cdm

  • West Springfield, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA
  • 16 days ago

Role: Food Service Director / Dining Services Director / Dining Services Manager / Dining Account Manager / Dining Services Department Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food...

Food Service Director

  • Lowell, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 18 days ago

Role: Food Service Director / Dining Services Director / Dining Services Manager / Dining Account Manager / Dining Services Department Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food...

Director of Dining Service

  • Springfield, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 16 days ago

Role: Food Service Director / Dining Services Director / Dining Services Manager / Dining Account Manager / Dining Services Department Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food...

MIDA Newton Executive Chef

  • Newton, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 1 hour ago

MIDA, by Chef Douglass Williams, debuted its South End location in November 2016 with the sole focus of becoming a great Italian neighborhood restaurant. The menu revolves around playful...

MIDA Executive Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 hour ago

MIDA, by Chef Douglass Williams, debuted its South End location in November 2016 with the sole focus of becoming a great Italian neighborhood restaurant. The menu revolves around playful...

Hilltown Pantry Manager

  • Goshen, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Goshen, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Hilltown Pantry Manager Northampton Survival Center 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032 Job title: Hilltown Pantry Manager Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Program Director, with supervision...

Executive Chef

  • Beverly, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 1 day ago

Hawthorn Senior Living, an independent and assisted living management company, is seeking caring people that want to make a positive difference in our residents' lives. WHY would you consider...

Executive Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Eurest Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF -CHARLESTOWN, MA Salary: $85,000/annually As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed...

Chef Manager (Corporate Food Services)

  • Framingham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 2 days ago

Location: FRAMINGHAM MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am - 3pm (Flex Scheduling) Salary Range: $65000 - $75000 /year As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join...

Executive Chef

  • Shirley, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Shirley, MA
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details ARE YOU READY TO TAKE IT TO YOUR NEXT LEVEL? Make your mark at The Bull Run Restaurant About the Job Our growing, multi-faceted operation is...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

GREENFIELD Kitchen Supervisor To assist in purchasing of all preparedfood ingredients, maintain inventories, and produce attractive, healthydishes to achieve department goals for sales, margin,...

Head Chef - Boston

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

HEAD CHEF F1 Arcade is the world's first official Formula 1 social entertainment venue, where high-octane excitement meets exceptional hospitality! Each meticulously designed venue features up to...

Child Nutrition Chef Manager

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 4 days ago

Returning Users Log Back In Role Overview Sodexo School Food Services seeks an experienced Child Nutrition Chef Manager to support Holyoke Public Schools ( K-12) in Holyoke, MA. This year-round...

Confidential Head/Executive Chef

  • MA
  • 6 days ago
  • MA
  • 6 days ago

Well established restaurant group with two casual Italian fine-dining locations in the Boston area currently accepting applications for head/executive chef. Responsibilities include: Overseeing...

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Chef de Cuisine Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Chef de Cuisine Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chef de Cuisine positions.



Highest Education Level

Chef de Cuisines in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.0%
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
0.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chef de Cuisines in Massachusetts
4-6 years
39.3%
2-4 years
32.1%
1-2 years
10.7%
6-8 years
10.7%
10+ years
3.6%
8-10 years
3.6%


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