Executive Chef Toscana Forno | Reading Reading, MA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $100,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance Budget control Team leadership 5 years Safety regulations Menu concept development Cooking Kitchen cost control Inventory tracking for food cost management Team training Kitchen staff training Mentoring Organizational skills Italian cuisine Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Senior level Leadership Cleaning and sanitation quality assurance Communication skills Restaurant supply ordering Full Job Description Toscana Forno is an elevated Italian restaurant experience. Our company was built on family, hard work, teamwork, and the commitment to quality. We currently have four Toscana restaurant locations. With aggressive plans for growth in the upcoming future. The Role As the Executive chef , you'll be the culinary heartbeat of Toscana Forno overseeing the operations in its entirety. You will manage, develop your team, and ensure every plate leaving the line represents the quality and soul our brand is known for. You'll be responsible for: Overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring consistency across every dish Training, Leading, mentoring, and developing kitchen staff into high-performing teams Managing inventory, ordering, and food cost controls Collaborating with ownership on menu innovation and seasonal specials Upholding Toscana's standards for quality, presentation, and service Enforcing cleanliness, safety, and compliance with all health regulations What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience as a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume, scratch kitchen Expertise in Italian cuisine — wood-fired pizza, house-made pastas, and elevated classics Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills A hands-on, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment A mindset for growth — this role comes with major expansion potential within ALV Hospitality Why Join Toscana Forno Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding restaurant group Autonomy to build your own kitchen team and shape the menu Support from an experienced leadership team and proven operating systems Work in a culture built on family, integrity, and high performance

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Performance- based bonus structure. 401(k) Unmatched Paid time off Employee Discounts If you're ready to lead a kitchen that's going places — and want to be part of something big — apply today. REQUIREMENTS