The Looking Glass Executive chef

Company Intro

Are you a culinary professional with a strong work ethic who enjoys working with people? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at Lafayette Hotels? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

Lafayette Hotels, a renowned family-owned and operated company with over 30 hotels and restaurants throughout Maine and New Hampshire, is seeking an Executive Chef to join our Bar Harbor team. With properties in stunning locations such as Maine's Acadia National Park, the Southern Maine Beaches, and New Hampshire's White Mountains, Lafayette Hotels offers a perfect blend of work and adventure.

www.visitlafayettehotels.com

Job Summary

We are seeking a positive, service-oriented, energetic and self-motivated Executive Chef to join our team at The Looking Glass Restaurant in Bar Harbor . The Executive Chef will work closely with our General Manager and Corporate Director of F&B. Must supervise, train, teach and coordinate the kitchen and food prep staff in all aspects of our water front restaurant The Looking Glass.(open 7am-8pm, Wednsday-Monday) Our season runs from May - October with an ideal start date Early to Mid-April. This is a working chef position.

Bar Harbor sits atop a granite terraced hillside, you will quickly discover the allure of Maine’s rockbound coast. The ideal location of our restaurant places us just minutes away from the host of attractions that make Bar Harbor, Maine one of the nation’s most popular retreats.

Housing available.

Competitive pay including annual performance-based bonus, and opportunity for year-round work in other departments or nearby locations.

Daily Duties

• Oversee and supervise team of 3-4 line cooks in performing their assignments in a quality and timely manner
• Ensure high quality, consistent food reaches the table in a timely manner for high volume quick service
• Daily and weekly ordering based on sales, limiting food waste
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient operation of the entire kitchen facility, including use of slicers, knives, cooking equipment, dishwasher machinery, steamers and ServSafe environment
• Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and co-coordinating repairs and maintenance with the engineering department
• Maintain constant communication with the FOH manager, general manager and F&B Director to ensure the best possible product is reaching the guest
• Supervise the overall day to day operations of the kitchen
• Adhere to all corporate required purchasing policies and controls, including brand standard polices
• Maintain an organized system within the department for inventory on monthly basis, safe handling and storage of food and equipment
• Ensure that all food is properly handled, cooked and stored
• Build a strong professional team in the kitchen

Requirements & Qualifications

• This position requires the ability to work long hours, holidays (July 4, Memorial Day, Labor Day etc) and multiple days in row when business dictates
• Must be willing to have a flexible schedule
• Must be willing to work the line as needed
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours and pull and push 50 lbs
• High school diploma or GED
• Culinary School diploma preferred
• Seasonal work experience preferred
• ServSafe certified required
• Knowledge of local food handling laws preferred (Example: Seafood and Shellfish)

Lafayette Hotels is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The Bluenose and Wonder View Inns are where coastal charm meets unparalleled hospitality. Here, atop a granite terraced hillside, you will quickly discover the allure of Maine’s rockbound coast. The ideal location of our hotels places us just minutes away from the host of attractions that make Bar Harbor, Maine one of the nation’s most popular retreats.