Rosella is hiring prep cook / line cooks!

Are you interested in learning to be a sushi chef? Rosella is an intimate 28 seat sushi bar in Kennebunkport. We focus on serving locally sourced new American sushi with a menu that highlights often overlooked, domestic species with an emphasis on locally caught fish and shellfish. Some species come from sustainable farms, while others are wild-caught through methods with minimal environmental impact.

We are looking for a prep cook / line cook who is interested in deepening their knowledge of sushi.

Rosella is hiring a fulltime employee who would come in late morning/early afternoon to do prep and stay through part of service where they would cross train, and build their skillset at making sushi, helping the team through the busier first hours of service and help to stage to go orders. Join a vibrant restaurant with a great work environment, a team-focused approach, in a casual yet elevated setting. We are a growing company looking to promote from within. If you don’t have a background in sushi but are passionate to learn this position is a great steppingstone

Compensation is a competitive hourly rate of $15, with consistent added gratuity. A full-time prep chef/ line cook can expect to make between 50 – 55k yearly.

Responsibilities include:

• A passion for sushi and Japanese cuisine 
• An interest in learning more about American fish and their application for sushi.
• Prepping and executing food and recipes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Executing food at high level in a timely manner
• Cleaning and cooking rice
• Being an organized team player who can manage a prep list and communicate needs
• Keeping stock of ingredients and ordering
• The ability to work under pressure and function in an open kitchen
• Excellent time-management skills

Expected skills:

• Basic knife skills and a fundamental understanding of culinary technique. (experience in a professional kitchen is preferred, sushi or Japanese is a plus).
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Follows instructions well
• Responsible and accountable
• A positive and team-forward attitude
• Cleanliness, efficiency, speed, and organization
• A trustworthy and reliable nature
• Open availability including weekends

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, Lodge on the Cove//The Dory, The Langsford, and Via Sophia by the Sea. 

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
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• 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
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• 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.

Ready to learn more?

Visit us online at www.kennebunkportresortcollection.com and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality at www.eoshospitality.com for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.