Executive Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Resort Dining

Cliff House Maine; Cape Neddick (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cliff House Maine in Cape Neddick is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the signature restaurant's culinary operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, In-Room Dining and The Terrace. You will partner with the Resort Executive Chef to deliver exceptional cuisine, financial performance, team development, and guest experiences in a luxury coastal setting.

You will oversee menu development, recipe accuracy, kitchen systems, food safety, and cross‑department collaboration with FOH while

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive culinary experience with at least three (3) years in a leadership role—Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor cost, inventory systems, ordering, vendor relations, and budgeting.
• Proven success leading diverse, international teams with strong coaching and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the signature restaurant culinary department and oversee daily operations with the Resort Executive Chef.
• Provide structured training and development for an international culinary team.
• Manage all culinary functions across three meal periods, In‑Room Dining, and the seasonal outdoor outlet.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Cost control

Team training

Job description

The Cliff House Maine in Cape Neddick is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the signature restaurant's culinary operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, In-Room Dining and The Terrace. You will partner with the Resort Executive Chef to deliver exceptional cuisine, financial performance, team development, and guest experiences in a luxury coastal setting.

You will oversee menu development, recipe accuracy, kitchen systems, food safety, and cross‑department collaboration with FOH while