Portland Yacht Club Hiring for Chef Job at Falmouth, ME Full Time

Portland Yacht Club, on the ocean in Falmouth, Maine, is searching for an experienced Executive Chef for our seasonal Dining Room. Please note that this is a seasonal position. Full time May-September, Part-time October-April

THE CLUB

Serves 375 members and their guests only; not open to the public.

70-seat Dining Room.

No alcohol sales; bottle club

0.6 mile north of Portland ME, 8 miles south of L.L. Bean.

THE SEASON

Start work late April

Prep: May 1 to last Sunday in May; includes Commissioning Dinner and Mother’s Day Brunch 20 weeks Dining Service: Dinner: Tue — Sat 5/30 through 9/3 (Saturday of Labor Day Weekend). Thu Night cook-out Lunch: Tue — Fri 6/13 through 9/1 Sunday Dinner 6/18 through 8/26 Club and member private events are conducted during this period.

COMPENSATION

Weekly Salary Range: $1,400 to $1,600

Participation in year-end Employee Fund (Performance based – not guaranteed)

Participation in IRA; Club matches up to 3% of salary

Kayak/paddle board storage Launch ramp for trailer able boat

REPORTS TO

Club Manager

THE JOB

Responsible for both front and back of the house

Careful expense management within budget

Food safety and sanitation

Selection, training, and supervision of quality kitchen staff

Supervision of Dining Room Host who hires and supervises servers

Menu planning and adjustment

Food purchasing and vendor management Compliance with “bottle club” requirements for member alcohol

Maintain POS system

Provides operations reports to Club Manager

Work with members regarding food for private events

THE PERSON

Demonstrated experience leading a dining room or restaurant; private club experience desirable. Skilled cook for both formal and informal meals. Insistence on quality of preparation, presentation, and service.

Familiar with quality standards for dining service.

Understands the business aspects as well as the culinary aspects of the operation.

ServSafe certificate.

Insists on cleanliness and order.

Even-tempered, ability to remain calm under pressure.

Ability to work with volunteers overseeing the operation.

PYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $1,400.00 – $1,600.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Falmouth, ME 04105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location