Executive Chef

Now Hiring: Executive Chef for Ghost Lite Tavern (Boston, MA) 

Lead the kitchen. Shape the menu. Leave your mark.

Chef Jason Santos (of Buttermilk & Bourbon, Citrus & Salt, and Hell’s Kitchen fame) is opening Ghostlite Tavern—a bold new concept in Boston’s theatre district—and we’re looking for an experience Executive Chef to help bring this vision to life.

About the Role:

You’ll be the kitchen commander, responsible for building and running a high-performance culinary team while collaborating with Chef Santos to develop a craveable, chef-driven menu that brings tavern classics into the now. This is your chance to put your stamp on a brand-new restaurant from the ground up.

What We’re Looking For:

• Executive Chef or CDC experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership chops and a cool head under pressure
• Creative drive, sharp palate, and a passion for bold, comforting flavors
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory, and cost controls
• Ability to hire, train, and inspire a team

What You’ll Get:

• Work directly with Chef Jason Santos on concept and menu development while ultimately migrating to your own menu
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
• Health benefits, paid time off, and growth opportunities within the Santos restaurant group
• The chance to lead something special in Boston’s hottest dining neighborhood

Opening Soon. Hiring Now.

If you’re ready to lead a killer kitchen with serious creative freedom, we want to hear from you.

Send your resume and a short intro to [email protected] with the subject line: Executive Chef - Ghostlite Tavern