Executive Chef — Waterfront Dining Leader

EOS Hospitality; Kennebunkport (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized health benefits

401k matching

Employee dining and hotel rate perks

Job summary

The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant in Kennebunkport is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. You will oversee all kitchen operations for the restaurant, bar, and outdoor dining, developing exceptional menus while maintaining quality and controlling costs.

You will mentor a diverse culinary staff, manage labor and inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure a superior dining experience that reflects The Boathouse standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working in a culinary leadership position in a high volume full service restaurant.
• Ability to create innovative, appropriate menu items for respective market.
• Ability to multitask with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete administrative task as it relates to culinary operations, such as labor management, budgeting, inventory and invoice processing, employee management, etc.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages culinary personnel to include hiring, training, coaching, scheduling and performance reviews.
• Develops cost-effective labor schedules based on forecast and budget.
• Oversees onboarding, training and adherence to culinary standards and safety policies.
• Manages food costs, inventory, vendor relationships and purchasing.
• Leads menu development, recipe testing and execution across all kitchen stations.
• Trains kitchen staff on timing, plating, and quality control to ensure exceptional guest experience.
• Oversees holiday and special event culinary operations and promotions.
• Maintains sanitation, equipment operation and health inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Training

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Outlook/Word/Excel

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant in Kennebunkport is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. You will oversee all kitchen operations for the restaurant, bar, and outdoor dining, developing exceptional menus while maintaining quality and controlling costs.

You will mentor a diverse culinary staff, manage labor and inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure a superior dining experience that reflects The Boathouse standards of excellence.