Line Cook - The Boathouse

Wequassett; Kennebunkport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401k + match

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel in Kennebunkport, ME is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our culinary team, helping prepare high-quality dishes with fresh coastal cuisine and guest-focused service.

The role offers year-round service seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with a pay range of $22.25–$26 per hour. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and work well with a team, apply to advance your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a culinary position.
• Ability to multitask with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis.
• High level of professionalism and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen, prep areas, and storage meet cleaning standards.
• Memorize and utilize serving portions and basic prep procedures.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate stock per schedule.
• Work with a team to prep for other shifts as needed.
• Prepare basic components of each dish using proven recipes.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Follow the chef de cuisine's directions for service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Time management

Stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
21 Ocean Ave
Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22.25 USD to $26 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Kennebunk River, The Boathouse Restaurant is a beloved waterfront destination known for its vibrant atmosphere, fresh coastal cuisine, and exceptional service. We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Line Cook to join our culinary team and help prepare high-quality dishes that reflect our commitment to excellence, creativity, and guest satisfaction.

As part of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, The Boathouse offers year-round service with seasonal adjustments, operating seven days a week for lunch and dinner. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected hospitality brand and grow your culinary career in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Job Summary:

• Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Monitor product freshness and rotate out old products based on a schedule created by the restaurant
• Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
• Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
• Demonstrates strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Follows the direction of the chef de cuisine in preparing for service

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years working in a culinary position
• Ability to multitask with strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• High level of professionalism
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills

About Kennebunkport Resort Collection: The Kennebunkport Resort Collection is a portfolio of diverse, luxurious lodging and dining options offering stylish and unique hospitality in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Our growing hospitality group includes Hidden Pond//Earth at Hidden Pond, Tides Beach Club, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort//Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport Inn//The Burleigh Restaurant, Cottages at Cabot Cove, The Grand Hotel//Rosella, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory.

KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time- and Full-Time employees.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Why Join our team? Join our community of ambitious, thoughtful, and dedicated hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences. At Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem‑solving at all levels of our organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.

As a Kennebunkport Resort Collection employee, we welcome you to join us in making a community impact. Our KRC Cares team partners with community leaders and like‑minded businesses to advance our community services, such as toy drives, beach cleanups, and other charitable causes around the community. Our Community Impact project allows a 1% Impact Fee to be donated to hand‑picked local organizations focusing on affordable housing, protecting wildlife habitats, and creating spaces for the youth of our community.

Kennebunkport Resort Collection offers customized learning opportunities for all employees. We work to carve out a path for internal leaders with motivated career goals. Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities are just some of the ways we support our associates.

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