Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Hireology; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Earned wage access

EAP & recovery-friendly workplace

Travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to SOPs. You will manage inventories, logs, and PMIX reporting while coaching a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Culinary degree is desirable or equivalent experience.

The role emphasizes cost control, food safety, and staff development within a values-driven hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ of high volume kitchen management; catering/banquet experience preferred.
• Culinary degree desirable or equivalent combination of education and work.
• Experience with coaching, documentation and enforcing food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient kitchen operations in line with company standards.
• Establish SOPs, kitchen systems, preparation logs, inventories and PMIX reporting.
• Coach and supervise staff to ensure high-quality service and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

People Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Judgment

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Tech Proficiency

Training

Education

Culinary degree desirable or equivalent

Job description

Olympia Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to SOPs. You will manage inventories, logs, and PMIX reporting while coaching a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Culinary degree is desirable or equivalent experience.

The role emphasizes cost control, food safety, and staff development within a values-driven hospitality environment.