Head Chef

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: HEAD CHEF

21North Restaurant | Medfield, MA

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. Deliver Excellence.

21North Restaurant, located in the heart of Medfield, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. We’re looking for a strong culinary leader who takes pride in great food, organization, consistency, and creating a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is a skilled chef and an effective leader who works closely with restaurant management to ensure smooth daily operations, exceptional food quality, and an outstanding guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of cooks and expeditors.
• Work closely with restaurant management to coordinate daily operations, staffing, service execution, and overall kitchen performance.
• Collaborate with management to curate, develop, and refine menu items and specials that reflect the restaurant's vision, appeal to guests, and maintain quality and profitability.
• Oversee kitchen opening and closing procedures, ensuring all duties are completed accurately and consistently.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and ticket times.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local and state health codes, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Manage food preparation, kitchen organization, inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and maintain appropriate portion control.
• Train and develop kitchen staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and fully prepared for service daily.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff and management to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Lead by example, remain calm under pressure, and help the team deliver consistent results during busy services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or in a comparable kitchen leadership role.
• Current ServSafe for Managers certification required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and local and state health department requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, food cost control, and staff scheduling preferred.
• Creativity and a passion for menu development, seasonal ingredients, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• A hands-on approach, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We want a chef who takes ownership of the kitchen, leads with confidence, supports their team, and works collaboratively with management. The right person will help shape our menu, build a strong kitchen culture, and deliver consistency, creativity, and pride in every plate.

Join the Team at 21North!

If you’re ready to take the lead, bring your culinary skills to the table, and make a meaningful impact at a local Medfield restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

Bonus eligibility for meeting targets

21North Restaurant — Medfield, Massachusetts