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We’re looking for a passionate, talented, and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team.\nLocated in the heart of Kennebunkport, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant offers a phenomenal waterfront setting, stunning harbor views, and luxurious accommodations. Overlooking the Kennebunk River, our property features two unique buildings, panoramic windows, private balconies, and an expansive outdoor deck, creating an unforgettable experience for our guests.\nWe’re seeking a motivated culinary professional who takes pride in their craft, delivers exceptional service, and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong leadership skills, a passion for food, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and hospitality.\nReady to take the next step in your culinary career? We’d love to hear from you!\nJob Summary:\nLeadership & Team Management\nIndependently manage culinary personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary action, and termination, in accordance with company policies and procedures.\nPartner with the CDC/Executive Chef in the recruitment and hiring of culinary team members. Maintain the authority to make necessary staffing and termination decisions in the Chef's absence, following company guidelines.\nShare responsibility for culinary onboarding, coordinating departmental training, establishing performance expectations, and ensuring compliance with uniform, appearance, timekeeping, and attendance policies.\nFollow established progressive disciplinary procedures and involve the People + Culture team throughout the disciplinary process.\nComplete performance reviews and evaluations for direct reports in a timely and consistent manner.\nCreate efficient, cost-effective schedules based on business forecasts, staffing needs, and departmental budgets.\nConduct daily pre-shift briefings covering operational priorities, safety, menu features, culinary education, guest feedback, and service expectations.\nDelegate responsibilities, monitor productivity, and maintain an ongoing list of tasks to ensure team members remain engaged during slower periods.\nMotivate, develop, and lead the culinary team while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional standards.\nKitchen Operations & Culinary Execution\nOversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service execution, sanitation, inventory, receiving, and food cost reporting.\nMaintain consistent food quality, portion control, presentation, and timely execution of all menu items.\nCoordinate kitchen workflow and oversee expediting to ensure smooth service and proper timing of food courses.\nMaintain comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, daily features, specials, and promotions.\nWork closely with the CDC/Executive Chef to develop creative, cost-effective menu items, recipes, and daily specials that align with market segments and guest expectations.\nLead culinary training and education, ensuring proper preparation techniques, execution, timing, and presentation standards.\nCoordinate with the CDC/Executive Chef in planning and executing holiday celebrations, special events, and seasonal promotions.\nParticipate in the development of holiday menus, promotional offerings, and operational goals.\nMaintain clean, organized, and properly stocked workstations and kitchen areas.\nEnsure proper operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and tools. Communicate equipment issues and safety concerns to the Executive Chef and Maintenance team.\nInventory, Purchasing & Cost Control\nTake a leadership role in inventory management, establishing par levels, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.\nWork closely with the CDC/Executive Chef to ensure adequate inventory for daily menus, special events, and anticipated business needs.\nAssist with forecasting food consumption, placing orders, reviewing invoices, and ensuring appropriate expense coding.\nInspect deliveries for accuracy, quality, quantity, proper ordering, and competitive pricing.\nMonitor food usage, control waste, maintain appropriate product rotation, and ensure proper storage.\nAssist with food cost analysis and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control expenses.\nPartner with the CDC/Executive Chef to monitor departmental spending and maintain established budgets.\nFood Safety, Sanitation & Compliance\nTrain and enforce proper food safety and sanitation practices, including labeling, dating, rotation, storage, personal hygiene, and cleaning procedures.\nMaintain awareness of food allergies and ensure appropriate precautions are followed during food preparation and service.\nEnsure cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas, utensils, equipment, and kitchen stations.\nInspect all stations at the end of each shift to confirm proper food storage, organization, and sanitation.\nEnsure all equipment and tools are used safely and maintained appropriately.\nUnderstand and comply with all company safety and security procedures, including evacuation procedures, accident reporting, Right to Know requirements, bloodborne pathogen procedures, anti-harassment policies, and anti-violence policies.\nCommunication & Guest Experience\nCoordinate with hotel staff to anticipate daily room counts, room service requests, and guest needs or complaints.\nMaintain daily communication with outlet managers regarding guest feedback, food quality, and opportunities to improve the dining experience.\nEngage with guests through table visits and other meaningful interactions to ensure satisfaction and address concerns when needed.\nWork professionally with vendors and suppliers, serving as a point of contact when appropriate.\nMaintain positive, efficient, and professional communication with managers, associates, hotel departments, and third-party partners.\nAttend all scheduled meetings and required training sessions.\nDemonstrate flexibility by stepping into any role necessary to support operations and deliver exceptional service, including assisting other departments when needed.\nLead by example through professionalism, strong work ethic, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality.\nEssential Functions of the Job:\nAbility to remain standing for up to 10 hours (100% of shift).\nAbility to remain in a standing or stationary position for up to 8 hours.\nAbility to regularly move and lift up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to walk the property and grounds frequently.\nAbility to lift items overhead.\nAbility to visibly survey property areas clearly.\nAbility to move up and down stairs frequently.\nAbility to remain bent over a sink or table for an extended period of time.\nAbility to bend and reach frequently and repetitively during a shift.\nAbility to use repetitive manual dexterity.\nAbility to move quickly based on guest needs.\nAbility to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively, often in a public forum.\nAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English.\nAbility to complete satisfactory background check.\nKey Skills & Experience Required:\n3+ years culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant\n1+ Year Culinary leadership experience \nDemonstrate natural leadership qualities with a positive, team-focused attitude\nAvailable and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs including nights on weekdays and weekends.\nDemonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nExpresses sincere enthusiasm for the role and passion for culinary operations.\nMust be able to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion.\nAble to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused with interruptions.\nAbout Kennebunkport Resort Collection:\nThe 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, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory.\nKRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part-Time and Full-Time employees;\nEmployer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance\nCompany-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability\nOptional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options\nAdditional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts\nGenerous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals\nFlexible and understanding work-life equality\nFamily Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents\n401k employer match, up to 4% of salary\nCompetitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments\nDiscounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations\nFood and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations\nGold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers\nDiscounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners\nPathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement\nRelocation assistance to temporary employer housing\nIncentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles\nSupportive, open workplace culture\nCompany-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources\nWhy Join our team?\nJoin 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.\nAs 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.\nKennebunkport 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.\nReady to learn more?\nVisit us online atwww.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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":11207,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["401k plan","Equity","Gym membership","Life insurance","Parental leave","Professional development","Relocation assistance","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Hotels & Resorts"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-30T19:28:43Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.602,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":32,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":65000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/eos-hospitality-sous-chef-5","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/eos-hospitality-sous-chef-5.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-03T19:47:35Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2278,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-04T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2040317},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2040317"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Feos-hospitality-sous-chef-5"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Feos-hospitality-sous-chef-5"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Feos-hospitality-sous-chef-5"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/eos-hospitality-sous-chef-5\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Feos-hospitality-sous-chef-5"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3541810}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"eoshospitality.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3541810},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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