EXECUTIVE CHEF - Bar Harbor, ME

Compass Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as an Executive Chef in Bar Harbor, ME. Manage a scratch kitchen, deliver high-quality dining experiences, and enjoy a balanced schedule in a scenic coastal town. The role offers relocation support and a vibrant work environment near Acadia National Park.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in culinary/kitchen management.
• Hands-on chef experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring food quality and safety.
• Develop menus incorporating local ingredients.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and purchasing standards.

Skills

Culinary Management

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Menu Development

Cost Control

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Job description

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Salary: $65,000

Company: CCL Hospitality Group

Location: Birch Bay Retirement Village – Bar Harbor, ME

CCL Hospitality Group values caring for individuals and strives to strengthen its service culture through its team members. Operating through Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, the company aims to lead in community-focused hospitality.

Opportunity: Seeking an experienced culinary leader to manage a scratch kitchen, delivering high-quality dining experiences in a scenic Maine community. This role offers relocation support, a balanced schedule, and the chance to work in a vibrant coastal town near Acadia National Park.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and team performance.
• Develop menus incorporating local ingredients and seasonal flavors.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and purchasing standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment.

Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in culinary/kitchen management, with extensive catering experience preferred.
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and cost controls.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

Join us and enjoy a meaningful career in a beautiful coastal setting!