Sous Chef jobs in Maine

Black Point Inn, on Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine, is seeking the right candidate to become our next Sous Chef. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an independent, Maine based, hotel management company, Migis Hotel Group. Sous Chef is one of our entry level to management, seasonal, positions with the potential for growth and opportunity. As with most Kitchens, during day to day operations problems may arise, our ideal candidate would be able to keep a level-head and work towards solutions in a productive way. Our Sous Chef is encouraged to be creative and present new ideas to the property. This position gives hands on experience with managing staff, inventories, and operating a kitchen.

Location: Black Point Inn, Scarborough, ME

Hours: Full-time

Compensation: $1000 to $1200 per week, depending on experience

Seasonal Position: April through early November

Start date: Early April

Benefits:  Housing available at below market rate. Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties

Experience: Management experience preferred, at least 3 years culinary experience required.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef works directly with our Executive Chef to help support our Culinary Team as much as possible. Daily responsibilities range from creating menu items, recipes, daily specials, and maintaining standards of quality, timing, and cleanliness. Sous Chefs tend to be some of our biggest coaches on property, this position is ideal for a Chef that prides themselves in training, teaching/mentoring, and supporting their line level staff. Reliability, ability to mentor, and strong communication skills.

Typically, most shifts last from 8 to 10 hours, starting from 8 AM to 5PM and 12 PM to 10 PM. Sous Chefs help open, close, or operate the line on any given day.

Our preferred candidate will strive to preserve the groundwork already laid and to always look to maintain a relevant connection to an exciting world of food and beverage. Our leadership team is excited to welcome a new member to our work family, so we are seeking committed applicants who are looking to grow in a supportive and challenging environment.

This is a salaried position, a complete job description can be provided upon request.