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Executive Chef

American Dining Creations
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/5/2026
Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Portland, ME

Summary

As an Executive Chef you will cultivate all culinary programs at an account location. Working closely with the General Manager, you will support all programs and culinary staff to ensure client and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Assist, direct and support in daily dining service and catering events.
  • Develop recipes, food preparation guidelines, create flavor pairings and execute culinary best practices.
  • Stay current on developing trends in the industry.
  • Monitor weekly inventory, purchasing and provide reports to General Manager and District Manager.
  • Hire, develop and supervise all kitchen staff that may include Sous Chef, Line Cook, Prep Cook, and kitchen utility worker.
  • Ensure adherence to company standards, state, and federal safety regulations.
  • May assist with special corporate events, projects, and account openings.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Culinary Degree, certification from an accredited culinary association or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business.
  • 7 years; experience in a culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining, serving up to 500 plus customers daily and managing staff of 10 employees (or more).
  • Possess exceptional time management skills along with strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and direct staff.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems.
  • Knowledge of all state and local food handling regulations.
  • Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work schedule.

About Us

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.

Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty.

We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

American Dining Creations Offers

  • Weekly pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus programs for eligible positions

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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