Sous Chef — Creative Menus & Team Leadership

Inn-By-the-Sea-1; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Earned wage access

Employee Assistance Program

Recovery-friendly workplace

Hotel travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality in Cape Elizabeth, ME, seeks a Sous Chef to lead high-quality meal preparation and oversee kitchen operations. You will work with the Executive Chef on menu development, ensure adherence to recipes, and maintain health and safety standards across the line.

The role emphasizes training, cost control, and consistent presentation, with a focus on a collaborative, values-driven team environment that supports growth and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of high-volume kitchen management.
• Culinary degree desirable or equivalent experience.
• Serve Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure food safety standards.
• Oversee food preparation and portion sizes per recipes.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and production scheduling.
• Train and mentor cooks and prep staff.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food cost analysis

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Waste minimization

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Olympia Hospitality in Cape Elizabeth, ME, seeks a Sous Chef to lead high-quality meal preparation and oversee kitchen operations. You will work with the Executive Chef on menu development, ensure adherence to recipes, and maintain health and safety standards across the line.

The role emphasizes training, cost control, and consistent presentation, with a focus on a collaborative, values-driven team environment that supports growth and guest satisfaction.