Lead Chef & Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Waterfront

Minglewood Harborside; Five Pound Island (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunities

Medical & dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Meal benefits

Discounts across Serenitee locations

Excellent career growth

Job summary

Minglewood Harborside is seeking a passionate Chef to lead our culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen on the Gloucester waterfront. You will drive food quality, team leadership, and operational excellence with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Requirements include 5+ years as a Chef, strong leadership, culinary expertise, and hands-on kitchen management, with emphasis on controlling food and labor costs. Join a vibrant Serenitee Restaurant Group with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Chef.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, trends, and seasonal ingredients.
• Hands-on approach to kitchen management.
• Proven success managing food and labor costs.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability, including nights and weekends.
• This position requires the chef to work stations on the line when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume setting
• Ensure consistent execution of high-quality food using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Train, and motivate kitchen team members
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Manage food and labor costs, ensuring profitability
• Foster a positive, energetic, and collaborative team culture
• Collaborate with Front of House and senior leadership

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary techniques

Seasonal ingredients

Cost control

Job description

Minglewood Harborside is seeking a passionate Chef to lead our culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen on the Gloucester waterfront. You will drive food quality, team leadership, and operational excellence with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Requirements include 5+ years as a Chef, strong leadership, culinary expertise, and hands-on kitchen management, with emphasis on controlling food and labor costs. Join a vibrant Serenitee Restaurant Group with growth opportunities.