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Not Your Average Joe's

Sous Chef

Acton, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Ensures all training materials, development and schedules are being followed * Clearly ... Ensure line checks and production are both completed in compliance with NYAJoe's systems and ...

Not Your Average Joe's

Sous Chef

Westwood, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Ensures all training materials, development and schedules are being followed * Clearly ... Ensure line checks and production are both completed in compliance with NYAJoe's systems and ...

Not Your Average Joe's

Sous Chef

Westwood, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Ensures all training materials, development and schedules are being followed * Clearly ... Ensure line checks and production are both completed in compliance with NYAJoe's systems and ...

Sea Crest Beach Resort

Banquet Chef

North Falmouth, MA · On-site

Supervise the production and preparation of food items for banquet functions as stated on banquet ... Educational/Professional Development * Referral Bonus Program Work Environment and Context * Work ...

LOLA 42 BOSTON

Sous Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

The Sous Chef plays a key role in upholding quality and productivity in a high-volume restaurant ... development of BOH team members Maintain consistency and quality across all menu items Uphold all ...

F1 Arcade

Sous Chef- Boston

Boston, MA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Team Support & Development Work closely with the kitchen team, providing guidance, training, and ... positive and productive work environment that encourages collaboration and skill growth.

Not Your Average Joe's

Sous Chef

Acton, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Ensures all training materials, development and schedules are being followed * Clearly ... Ensure line checks and production are both completed in compliance with NYAJoe's systems and ...

Sea Crest Beach Resort

Banquet Chef

North Falmouth, MA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Supervise the production and preparation of food items for banquet functions as stated on banquet ... Educational/Professional Development * Referral Bonus Program Work Environment and Context * Work ...

F1 Arcade

Sous Chef- Boston

Boston, MA · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

Team Support & Development Work closely with the kitchen team, providing guidance, training, and ... positive and productive work environment that encourages collaboration and skill growth.

Ci Siamo - Boston

Sous Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K/yr

This position also has an active role in the management and development of Line Cooks, Prep Cooks ... Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant ...

USHG

Sous Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K/yr

This position also has an active role in the management and development of Line Cooks, Prep Cooks ... Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Executive Chef

Worcester, MA · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

Training and leadership development program * Dining discounts * State Benefits Overview Position ... productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the ...

Ruth's Chris

Executive Chef

Worcester, MA · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

Training and leadership development program * Dining discounts * State Benefits Overview Position ... productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Executive Chef

Worcester, MA · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

... leadership development program Dining discounts State Benefits Overview Position Summary ... productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Executive Chef

Worcester, MA · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

Training and leadership development program * Dining discounts * State Benefits Overview Position ... productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Executive Chef

Somerville, MA · On-site

$75K - $92K/yr

Training and leadership development program * Dining discounts * State Benefits Overview Position ... productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the ...

Ruth's Chris

Executive Chef

Somerville, MA · On-site

$75K - $92K/yr

Training and leadership development program * Dining discounts * State Benefits Overview Position ... productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the ...

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How much do product development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for product development chef in Massachusetts is $138,686.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,000.00 and $156,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a product development chef do?

A Product Development Chef creates and tests new food products for restaurants, food manufacturers, or retail brands. They blend culinary creativity with market trends, ensuring products are innovative, scalable, and cost-effective. Their work involves recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and collaboration with food scientists and marketing teams. Ultimately, they help bring new and exciting food concepts from the kitchen to consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product development chef?

To excel as a Product Development Chef, you need extensive culinary expertise, menu innovation experience, and knowledge of food science or nutrition, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with recipe development software, product testing equipment, and compliance with food safety regulations like HACCP is valuable. Strong creativity, collaboration, and project management skills help you work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to market trends. These competencies are critical to creating successful new food products that align with business goals and consumer demands.

What does a typical day look like for a product development chef?

A Product Development Chef’s typical day involves collaborating with R&D, marketing, and production teams to brainstorm and refine new recipes or food products. You'll spend time in both the test kitchen, experimenting with ingredients and techniques, and in meetings to discuss market trends, feasibility, and scalability. The role often requires tasting, adjusting recipes, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and documenting formulations for commercialization. It’s a dynamic environment that combines creativity with technical precision, making each day varied and engaging.

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Infographic showing various Product Development Chef job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $138,686 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

Sous Chef

Not Your Average Joe's

Acton, MA • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Not Your Average Joe's rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Not Your Average Joe's is hiring a Sous Chef!


Job Overview:

As a Sous Chef you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our restaurant. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen hourly positions, providing leadership and ensuring the consistent execution of our quality standards, operating systems, procedures, philosophies, and culture. We are seeking a focused, hardworking, team oriented Chef with a strong background in cooking, organization and leadership.


We offer:

  • Competitive compensation - [annual salary and bonus etc]

  • Insurance benefits

  • Bonus opportunities

  • A great work atmosphere

  • Paid Time Off

  • Meals every shift


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that our kitchen is fully and appropriately staffed at all times

  • Interviews, trains, councels, and coaches staff

  • Ensures all training materials, development and schedules are being followed

  • Clearly communicating with all Team Members

  • Ensures a harassment-free environment for all Team Members

  • Manages and makes adjusments to labor on a shift-to-shift basis while ensuring we don't harm the Guest experience

  • Ensure line checks and production are both completed in compliance with NYAJoe's systems and standards

  • Maintaining operational excellence so our kitchen is running efficiently and effectively

  • Ensuring that all laws, regulations, and guidelines are being followed

  • Creating a restaurant atmosphere that both patrons and employees enjoy

  • Various other tasks as needed


REQUIREMENTS
  • Previous experience as a Sous chef, Kitchen Manager or a current NYAJoes employee
  • Extensive food knowledge and the ability to remember and recall ingredients and recipes
  • Great leadership skills
  • Ability to coordinate and train team members
  • Exhibits a neat, clean and professional image at all times
  • Genuinely hospitable and polite to our guests and team members
  • Sense of urgency
  • Attention to detail/organized
  • Able to work while standing for 10+ hours a day
  • Dependable, trustworthy
  • Ability to work all stations in the kitchen, (grill saute, pantry, pizza, fry and expo)
  • Team Player

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Who We Are:

As you may know, Not Your Average Joe’s is a neighborhood scratch kitchen that’s been in business for almost 30 years, and serves our communities, family and friends.

Everything we do is done with love, passion, and pride, with the simple goal of creating memorable dining experiences.

But it’s not just about what we do, but more so who we are.

Our core values of being guest obsessed and serving great food influence not just how we do business but are the cornerstone of the fun and welcoming environment we create here at Not Your Average Joe’s.

Our focus in all our hires is not just to ensure you’re the best fit for us,

But that we’re the best fit for you as well.

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