Chef de Cuisine

_{19th August, 2026}

Location: Southern Maine
Salary: $80k-90k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO- open to relocation
 
Chef-driven coastal New England restaurant within a luxury resort looking for a CDC to lead its signature restaurant
 
Qualifications:

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, ideally in an upscale, luxury hotel/resort, or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong background in coastal New England cuisine, seafood, seasonal ingredients, and locally sourced products.
• Proven experience leading, training, and developing a high-performing culinary team
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences and contributing to a collaborative, chef-driven culinary culture.    

 
Responsibilities:
 

• Manage and develop the culinary team, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution across all services.
• Lead day-to-day culinary operations for the restaurant 
• Oversee menu development with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and coastal New England cuisine.