Top 386 Chefs Jobs in Watertown, Ma

Sr. Development Chef
The Artisan Chef Mfg Co. —Lawrence, MA
- $50.00 - $57.69 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 8 years
- Travel
- Budgeting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Bianca —Newton, MA
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Senior level
- Restaurant
- Free parking
Fine Dining Sous Chef
Eddie Merlot's —Boston, MA
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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2h
Table Side Chef (Interactive Culinary Experience)
Zhu —Boston, MA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Sushi Omakase Chef at a Fine Dining Restaurant
Wa Shin —Boston, MA
- From $2,500 a week
- Full-time
- Food service experience
- US work authorization
- In-person
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Executive Chef Manager
Cafe Services, Inc. —Waltham, MA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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First Cook - Corcoran Commons
Boston College —Chestnut Hill, MA
- $31.39 - $34.87 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Sous Chef | Back Bay
Cactus Club Cafe Boston Back Bay —Boston, MA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
Chef Manager (Wellesley College)
AVI Foodsystems —Wellesley, MA
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Hiring Day August 25+26 - Culinary Team
Earls Prudential Center Boston —Boston, MA
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Entry level
Executive Chef - House of Blues, Boston
Aramark —Boston, MA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Culinary Director The Residence at Paine Estate
LCB Senior Living, LLC —Wayland, MA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Cooking
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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4d
Chef Ambassador
GALY CO —Boston, MA
- $50 - $150 an hour
- Contract
- Travel
- Senior level
- Leadership
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8d
Personal Chef - Boston
Friend that Cooks —Boston, MA
- $28.09 - $29.09 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Reliable transportation
- Senior level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Chef De Cuisine
2LIFE COMMUNITIES —Newton, MA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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7d
Sous Chef
The Delaney at the Vale —Woburn, MA
- $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Chef Manager
Cafe Services, Inc. —Wilmington, MA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
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Assistant Kitchen Manager
Pressed Cafe —Dedham, MA
- From $73,300 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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4h
EXECUTIVE CHEF - MARLBOROUGH, MA
Eurest —Marlborough, MA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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9d
Personal Chef
Easyfeast —Boston, MA
- Up to $37.50 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Associate's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Sr. Development Chef

The Artisan Chef Mfg Co.
Lawrence, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50.00 - $57.69 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
New product introduction engineering projects
Product development project management
Food safety management
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Developing new product formulations
Food processing
Food processing plant experience
Safety regulations
Chemical scale-up projects
Cost analysis
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Food & beverage production
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Project budget management
Scalability
Product strategy
Budgeting
Productivity software
Quality control experience within food and beverage industry
Manufacturing company experience
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Annual Bonus: 15% (Objectives to be defined by Manager)

Position Summary The Sr. Development Chef leads the development, testing, scale-up, and commercialization of innovative meal solutions and other Artisan Chef Manufacturing Co. capabilities. This role provides senior culinary and technical leadership, translating customer needs and market opportunities into high-quality, scalable, cost-effective food products while partnering cross-functionally to support business growth.

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Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

· Lead the development of new recipes and meal solutions aligned with customer needs, market insights, and company growth priorities

· Own innovation projects from concept through commercialization, including timelines, technical milestones, and risk mitigation

· Plan and lead product trials, validations, plant scale-ups, and commercialization runs in manufacturing environments

· Lead continuous improvement of existing products to enhance quality, consistency, cost, yield, and performance

Technical Execution

· Lead advanced product testing, sensory evaluation, analysis, and troubleshooting across development and production stages

· Ensure accurate, complete documentation of formulations, processes, specifications, trial results, and commercialization learnings

· Resolve complex formulation, processing, ingredient, and production challenges using strong technical judgment

· Use analytical tools, data, and structured experimentation to guide product decisions and validate solutions

· Develop products against defined cost targets while supporting customer pricing expectations and margin requirements

Quality & Compliance

· Partner proactively with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, labeling, and customer standards

· Lead technical input for ingredient approvals, supplier evaluations, and new item setup with Purchasing and QA

· Maintain and reinforce compliance with food manufacturing regulations, internal standards, and commercialization procedures

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

· Serve as a senior technical partner to Marketing, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to deliver customer-focused solutions

· Guide and support R&D team members across a broader portfolio of development projects, including bread, stuffed breads, pizza, sauces, and pasta

· Lead customer presentations, product demonstrations, innovation reviews, and plant trials as needed

· Build and advance a pipeline of innovative, manufacturable products that support company growth

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Qualifications & Skills

· 8-12+ years of progressive experience in food product development, culinary innovation, or technical services within food manufacturing

· Advanced knowledge of food formulation, processing, scale-up, commercialization, and manufacturing constraints

· Demonstrated experience leading stage-gate or structured product development processes from concept to launch

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, product documentation systems, and development tools used to manage formulas, costs, and specifications

· Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and customer approval processes

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Core Competencies

· Advanced technical problem-solving, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making skills

· Ability to prioritize and lead multiple complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

· Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with customers, and with external partners

· High level of ownership, follow-through, organization, and attention to detail

· Ability to lead through ambiguity, align stakeholders, and drive projects to measurable results

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Additional Requirements

· Experience collaborating with external partners, including vendors, suppliers, co-manufacturers, or research institutions, is preferred

· Budget awareness and ability to manage development work within cost, timeline, and resource expectations

· Ability to work occasional weekends as business needs require

· Willingness to travel uup to 25-35%

Pay: $50.00 - $57.69 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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chefs jobs in watertown, ma

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Sous Chef

Fine Dining Sous Chef

Table Side Chef (Interactive Culinary Experience)

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Executive Chef Manager

First Cook - Corcoran Commons

Sous Chef | Back Bay

Chef Manager (Wellesley College)

Hiring Day August 25+26 - Culinary Team

Executive Chef - House of Blues, Boston

Culinary Director The Residence at Paine Estate

Chef Ambassador

Personal Chef - Boston

Chef De Cuisine

Sous Chef

Chef Manager

Assistant Kitchen Manager

EXECUTIVE CHEF - MARLBOROUGH, MA

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