Job Description

We are looking for a creative and detail oriented, Executive Chef to lead our team. You will be responsible for all aspects of leading the kitchen and building a successful culinary team while working in partnership with the FOH general manager to delivery exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Create daily and weekly menus for breakfast and dinner using fresh ingredients sourced from our garden, area farms and local vendors.
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Perform administrative duties
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven working experience as a head chef in a fine dining restaurant
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Job Type: Seasonal April - November

• Dinner service 5 nights a week Tuesday - Saturday
• 40-55 covers per night
• Breakfast service daily

Pay: From 8,000+/month based on experience.

Benefits:

• Employer paid housing

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay for successful season

Ability to relocate:

• Greenville, Maine

Qualifications

Experience:

• Head chef experience in fine dining: 2+ years
• Culinary experience: 5+ years
• Cooking: 7+ years

Additional Information

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.