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Head Chef

Sawtooth Kitchen
Hanover, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

Sawtooth Kitchen in downtown Hanover, NH is hiring for a new Chef. We are a from-scratch seasonal American comfort food restaurant in a revamped basement space that is also a live music venue with something going on most days of the week. We are looking for someone for 45-50 hours a week to take over all responsibilities of managing our kitchen.

Your responsibilities would include:

Ordering

Scheduling

Ensuring smooth and efficient service by means of expediting and occasionally filling in on the line

Managing the kitchen staff and ensuring clear communication with FOH

Creating and executing regular specials

Creating and executing seasonal menu changes

Generally ensuring smooth operations in the BOH

Some of the benefits of working for us are:

Plenty of creative input and experimenting with food and techniques on a menu that will be changing and evolving as we go

Yearly raises, minimum at the rate of inflation so your wages wont stagnate

Scratch focused kitchen will allow you to make things you probably haven't before (American cheese, bacon, guanciale, etc.)

Set schedule so no guessing when your days off will be (and everyone gets their days off in a row)

Artist-friendly space, potential to showcase any performance/visual artistry you have to offer

Brand new kitchen space so its easier to maintain at a very clean level

Meals

Employee discount

Quarterly Bonus system

Experience and culinary ambition are required

We know we are driven by our employees and have plans to reinvest in them and offer additional benefits as we grow, and we’re trying to do our part to change the culture of the service industry and make it a place where our people can succeed and grow as individuals. We are bringing a new, different, and exciting offering to the town of Hanover, and we need your help to make this dream a reality! Live music, good food, and good vibes at Sawtooth Kitchen!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Restaurant: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • ServSafe (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000

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