Kitchen Lead - $30-35/hr

XO is an upscale modern Mexican restaurant opening in Fitchburg, MA.

This is not your typical Mexican restaurant.

Our menu focuses on premium steaks, fresh seafood, elevated tacos, handcrafted presentations, and an unforgettable guest experience.

We use high-quality prepared products from trusted suppliers and elevate them with technique, consistency, and presentation—not a traditional scratch kitchen.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in executing every plate perfectly.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Perfectly cooking filet mignon, ribeye, and premium steaks

• Cooking salmon and seafood consistently

• Leading a small kitchen team

• Maintaining speed without sacrificing quality

• Ensuring every plate leaves looking identical

• Managing prep and line organization

• Training cooks

• Maintaining food safety

• Helping control food cost and waste

• Working directly with ownership to build one of the area's premier dining experiences

What We Need

We don't care where you learned.

We care what you can do.

You should be able to:

'13; Cook steaks to exact temperatures every time

'13; Cook salmon perfectly

'13; Plate food beautifully

'13; Stay calm under pressure

'13; Keep a spotless kitchen

'13; Lead by example

'13; Work weekends

'13; Have reliable transportation

Bonus If You Have Experience

Steakhouses

Seafood restaurants

Upscale casual dining

Hotel kitchens

Fine dining

Kitchen management

Opening restaurants

Paid Working Interview

Every finalist will complete a paid cooking test.

You'll prepare:

• Filet Mignon

• Salmon

• One menu item

Your cooking, organization, cleanliness, and plating will determine the hiring decision.

Why Join XO?

We're not building another Mexican restaurant.

We're building the place people drive to because they know every meal will be exceptional.

If you love quality, consistency, and taking pride in your work, we want to meet you.

XO is an upscale Mexican restaurant opening in Fitchburg, MA. Our concept combines bold Mexican flavors with elevated presentation, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and exceptional hospitality. We are building a professional team committed to consistency, attention to detail, and creating an unforgettable guest experience. Every plate that leaves our kitchen should reflect the standards of a destination dining experience.