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