Chef – NO NIGHTS!

Recruiting Partner: Greg Dickinson

Portland, Maine | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $75,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 181100

Job Summary

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Our growing restaurant concept is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead our kitchen in Portland, ME. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume, scratch kitchen and enjoys building strong teams, delivering exceptional food, and maintaining high operational standards.

With a structured schedule, no nights, and a supportive work environment, this role offers the opportunity to lead a talented culinary team while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.

What We Offer

  • 45-hour work week
  • No nights
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Employer-sponsored health insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays
  • Two weeks of PTO
  • Free parking
  • Comprehensive training and support

What You'll Do

  • Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficient execution.
  • Hire, train, coach, and mentor a high-performing culinary team.
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen organization standards.
  • Lead by example in a hands-on kitchen environment.
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture while maintaining strong operational standards.
  • Ensure an exceptional guest experience through consistent food quality and service.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
  • Strong scratch kitchen background with a passion for quality food.
  • Current ServSafe Certification.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a proven ability to develop and motivate culinary teams.
  • Strong organizational skills and a commitment to consistency, execution, and operational excellence.

If you're looking for a rewarding culinary leadership opportunity with great benefits, structured hours, and no nights, we'd love to connect with you.

 

JOB ID: 181100

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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