EXECUTIVE CHEF - Bar Harbor, ME

Compass Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME. The role involves overseeing kitchen management, ensuring food quality, and fostering a positive dining experience for residents. Enjoy a supportive environment with relocation assistance and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Relocation Support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive culinary management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage budgets.
• Lead meal preparation and ensure food quality and safety.
• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Building

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Salary: $65,000

CCL Hospitality Group

Location: Birch Bay Retirement Village – Bar Harbor, ME

With a focus on caring for our team members and delivering exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group values its employees as its greatest asset. We operate through four companies – Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub – shaping industry leaders with a service culture centered on elevated hospitality for community living nationwide. Join us to see how we foster mutual success and leave lasting impressions.

Bring Your Passion to Maine’s Coast!

If you are an experienced culinary leader seeking meaningful work in a scenic, supportive environment, Birch Bay Retirement Village in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine, is looking for an Executive Chef to lead our scratch kitchen, providing high-quality dining for our residents and guests.

This role offers a lifestyle change or a new challenge where your work truly matters, in a close-knit community on the iconic coast of Acadia National Park.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Relocation Support – We provide a relocation package to facilitate your move to Bar Harbor.
• Lifestyle & Location – Enjoy living and working in one of New England’s most beautiful coastal towns.
• Mission-Driven – Birch Bay emphasizes relationships, wellness, and hospitality.
• Scratch Kitchen Culture – Showcase creativity with local sourcing, seasonal flavors, and elevated comfort foods.
• Work-Life Balance – Benefit from a predictable schedule compared to traditional hospitality roles.

Job Summary:

Seeking an organized, inspirational leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food prep. The Executive Chef will demonstrate culinary skills, develop staff, and improve satisfaction among residents, staff, and clients, while managing budgets and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards.

Leading Culinary Operations:

• Lead daily meal preparation, ensure food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, and team performance.
• Design food presentation and decorative displays.
• Develop menus based on product availability, incorporating seasonal ingredients.
• Source fresh ingredients, monitor produce and meat freshness, and maintain consistency.
• Research resident preferences and create menus with local flavors.
• Cook a variety of foods, demonstrate techniques, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health standards.
• Guide and monitor staff performance, enforce safety protocols, and oversee food purchasing and storage.

Business & Financial Management:

• Participate in strategic planning aligned with client goals.
• Manage department expenses, develop purchasing guidelines, and analyze financial data.
• Develop and control budgets, monitor costs, and oversee inventory and staffing based on forecasted needs.

Customer Service Excellence:

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through staff training and resource provision.
• Maintain professional engagement with residents and staff, improve service quality, and handle guest feedback and complaints.

Team Building and Management:

• Lead team meetings, set performance and operational goals, and foster employee engagement.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive culinary management experience, catering experience a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, institutional and batch cooking, hands-on chef experience.
• Knowledge of current food and catering trends, quality standards, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ServSafe certification preferred.

Apply Today!

CCL is a member of Compass Group USA. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.