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The Colosseum Restaurant —Salem, NH
- From $20 an hour
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- Mid-level
- Mentoring
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- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
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- Health insurance
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Ye's Table restaurant —Methuen, MA
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The Colosseum Restaurant
Salem, NH

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Job Details

Full-time
From $20 an hour

Qualifications

Teamwork
Vendor management
Fine dining experience
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Head chef experience
Italian cuisine
Catering chef experience
Kitchen management
Clean workspace maintenance
Leadership

Full Job Description

The Colosseum Restaurant – Salem, NH

The Colosseum Restaurant has been an iconic part of Salem’s dining scene for over 40 years! As a family-owned Italian restaurant known for authentic cuisine, cooked to order dishes, quality ingredients, and memorable dining experiences, we are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and continue our tradition of excellence.

This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a structured kitchen environment, values professionalism between front and back of house, and has experience executing both fine dining service and large catering events. We ask this candidate is experienced in Italian cuisine, fine dining preferred, but room to be creative with specials and other dining efforts.

Because Colosseum is a family-run restaurant with a long-standing reputation, we are looking for someone who values teamwork, consistency, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations and manage kitchen staff
Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and standards
Execute authentic Italian cuisine (Southern Italian experience preferred)
Oversee production and execution of large catering orders and private events
Maintain professional communication and structure between front and back of house
Train and mentor kitchen team members
Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Monitor food costs and maintain organized kitchen systems
Ensure cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a professional kitchen leadership role
Experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant kitchens preferred
Experience managing large catering orders and high-volume service
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Passion for Italian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Compensation

Starting pay: Min $20 per hour with room to grow based on performance, starting is based on experience
Overtime opportunities available
Opportunity to grow with a respected 40+ year restaurant institution

Schedule

Full time. Opening required. Evening and weekends required. Mondays OFF

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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