Chef/Kitchen Manager

Maggie's Farm•Middleton, MA

8h•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Maggie’s Farm, part of the Serenitee Restaurant Group, is seeking a passionate and creative Chef to lead its kitchen. The restaurant focuses on fun, flavorful, and unexpected food, built on creativity, seasonality, and hospitality. The ideal candidate will share this spirit, thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and contribute to a collaborative, community-driven culture. Serenitee Restaurant Group supports its chefs with opportunities for creativity, work-life balance, and career growth, promoting from within and encouraging new ideas.

Requirements

5+ years of kitchen management experience in a $6–8 million annual sales restaurant.
Proven success leading high-volume operations and large kitchen teams.
Strong understanding of cost control, ordering, and labor management.
Experience with menu development and executing creative, seasonal dishes.

Nice To Haves

A creative chef with a strong culinary background and leadership experience.
Passion for hospitality — we love great food, but we love great people even more.
Someone who thrives in a collaborative, community-driven restaurant culture.
A sense of humor, curiosity, and a drive to make every plate memorable.
Lives and breathes food, trends, and hospitality.
Has a creative spark and isn’t afraid to try new things.
Brings positive energy to the kitchen and builds up their team.
Takes pride in creating memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

Lead the culinary vision at Maggie’s Farm, creating dishes that are unique, craveable, and true to our “cool food” philosophy.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, inventory, and scheduling.
Collaborate with Serenitee’s culinary leadership on menu innovation, specials, and events.
Uphold the highest standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation.
Build and mentor a positive, motivated kitchen team.
Maintain the highest standards of quality, presentation, and cleanliness.