Top 99 Kitchen leader Jobs in Maine

Director of Culinary
Sunday River —Newry, ME
- $96,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Culinary Supervisor
Regional School Unit 23 - Old Orchard Beach, ME —Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
4d
Kitchen Manager
Longfellow Hotel —Portland, ME
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
- Parental leave
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GENERAL MANAGER-1912 Café at LL Bean
Prentice Organization —Freeport, ME
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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3d
Open/close Manager S Portland 2801
Wendy's —South Portland, ME
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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General Manager
Chipotle —Portland, ME
- $58,000 - $82,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Day Program Direct Support Professional: South Portland
Creative Works —South Portland, ME
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Higgins Beach Market is hiring Cooks!
Higgins Beach Market —Scarborough, ME
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Temporary
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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FT Deli Service Leader
Hannaford —Damariscotta, ME
- $18.95 - $27.25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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8d
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
The Local OOB —Old Orchard Beach, ME
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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2h
Cook II
State of Maine —Augusta, ME
- $20.67 - $26.64 an hour
- Online Application
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d
Kitchen Lead & Events Sous Chef
Saint Joseph's College of Maine —Standish, ME
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Paid jury duty
Quick Apply
Retail Operations Manager
Bates College —Lewiston, ME
- $49,417 - $61,772 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Sanitation
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
10d
Executive Chef
American Dining Creations —Portland, ME
- 7 years
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Sous Chef
The Falmouth Country Club —Falmouth, ME
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Back of House Management
Chick-fil-A —Westbrook, ME
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Kitchen Line Cook – Westbrook House of Pizza
House Of Pizza —Westbrook, ME
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
Quick Apply
Executive Chef 1
Parkhurst Dining —Waterville, ME
- $69,700 - $87,100 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 8 years
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Chef de Cuisine
Cliff House Maine —Cape Neddick, ME
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- 5 years
Quick Apply
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Portland, ME
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply

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Director of Culinary

Sunday River -
Newry, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$96,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Menu design
Food service purchasing
HACCP Certification
ServSafe
Team leadership
Kitchen cost control
HACCP
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Hospitality industry experience
Mentoring
Managing kitchen staff
Financial performance measurement
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Menu costing
Restaurant cost management
Managing hospitality operations budgets

Full Job Description

Overview:

Sunday River Resort is seeking an experienced Director of Culinary to lead the vision, quality, and execution of its diverse culinary program. This leadership role oversees more than 15 dining venues, ranging from elevated dining and banquets to on-mountain restaurants and quick-service concepts. Reporting to the Vice President of Food & Beverage, the Director of Culinary will drive innovation, operational excellence, financial performance, and team development while helping shape an exceptional dining experience across one of New England's premier four-season resorts.

Responsibilities:

Lead the culinary vision across all resort dining outlets, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
Collaborate to develop seasonal menus, special event offerings, and new dining concepts while maintaining each venue's unique identity.
Mentor and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary team members through coaching, training, and succession planning.
Maintain a visible presence in the kitchens, providing hands-on leadership during service and fostering a culture of excellence.
Oversee food cost, labor management, purchasing, inventory, and menu engineering to achieve financial goals.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen, and HACCP standards across all culinary operations.
Partner with Food & Beverage Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other resort leaders to support events, promotions, and guest experiences.
Drive continuous improvement through innovation, operational efficiency, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 3 years leading multi-outlet culinary operations as an Executive Chef, Director of Culinary, or similar role.
Experience in a full-service resort, luxury hotel, or large-scale hospitality environment; destination or mountain resort experience is a plus.
Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Proven success managing food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and menu development.
ServSafe Manager Certification required; HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards.

Compensation & Benefits

Wages range from $96k - $125k annually, depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for bonus incentive, professional growth, and development.
Team Member Perks include:
Free Ski and Golf Passes for self and dependents, and access to other Boyne Resorts
Resort discounts on dining, retail, lodging, and spa
Benefits package includes health insurance, 401 (k) plan, HSA match, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, and PTO.

The Director of Culinary at Sunday River has the opportunity to shape the culinary experience for thousands of guests while working in one of Maine's most beautiful mountain communities. We offer a collaborative leadership team, opportunities for creativity and innovation, and the chance to make a lasting impact on one of New England's premier four-season resorts.

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