Chef/Kitchen Manager in Middleton, Massachusetts at Maggie's Farm

Maggie’s Farm — part of the Serenitee Restaurant Group, a locally owned collection of chef-inspired restaurants across the North Shore — is looking for a passionate and creative Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire our team.

At Maggie’s Farm, we believe food should be fun, flavorful, and a little unexpected. Our menus are built on creativity, seasonality, and a love of hospitality. We’re looking for someone who shares that spirit — a chef who makes "cool food" and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Serenitee is a family of independent North Shore restaurants, each with its own unique vibe and menu — including Maggie’s Farm, 15 Walnut, Hale Street Tavern, and more. Behind the individuality of each restaurant is a shared mission: to serve amazing food, create welcoming spaces, and grow our people.

At Serenitee, you’ll have the support of a passionate restaurant group that values creativity, work-life balance, and career growth. We promote from within and encourage our chefs to bring their ideas to the table — literally.

We want someone who:

• 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $110,00, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus plan that is generous and achievable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with a generous employer contribution
• Paid vacation time
• Dining discounts across all Serenitee locations
• Career growth opportunities in a local, growing restaurant group
• Supportive leadership team that values creativity, collaboration, and fun

• 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.