Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Bar Harbor Catering Company is a local, chef-owned, and operated catering company with a mission to produce extraordinary events with legendary customer service and modern Maine cuisine.
We’re looking for a professional, organized, and experienced Executive Chef who is passionate about carrying on our commitment to quality in our completely from scratch kitchen, in a team-oriented work environment, all while being a steward of our motto “good enough isn’t enough”.
Our high-end catering events feature menus and locations that vary each day, which means our Executive Chef must be eager to take on the challenge of leading our teams in many different environments while using a variety of cooking methods and ingredients. Our approach to catering is different than most, in that we cook all dishes a la minute, restaurant style, on each event site, every time. No boring buffets, transporting in hot boxes, or old-school style catering.
If you are a talented chef who is looking for a completely unique work environment, in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.
Ideal Candidates should:
- Be able to offer culinary instruction and demonstrate skills to kitchen staff
- Be a patient, organized leader who is able to supervise and coordinate tasks for our kitchen team, in both prep and on-site event work
- Display excellent communication skills in order to successfully collaborate with our sales, event staff, and management teams
- Be creative and eager to take on new challenges
- Be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays during our May-October season
- Be comfortable with food costing, ordering, receiving and scheduling
- Work well under pressure, in high stakes situations
Why Should You Apply?
- Full-time, salaried (+tips) position starting late April 2022 through October 2022
- Potential for full time, year round employment with benefits after successful completion of first season
- Fun, safe, and professional work environment
- Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement in a team-oriented environment
- Access to learning and development opportunities including classes, mentorship programs and 1:1 support
- Simple IRA Match
- Employee Referral Program
- Dining discounts at our sister properties
- Experienced chefs with or without catering experience are eligible to apply
- Possible housing available
- Be part of a fun, award-winning team!
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Housing Available
Gallery
American
Event Catering
Bar Harbor Catering Company is a locally owned and operated professional catering company with a mission to produce extraordinary events with legendary customer service and modern Maine cuisine, created by happy people.
Since opening in 2009, our team has amassed an array of accolades which reflect our unparalleled dedication to our craft and a commitment to our motto “good enough isn’t enough” including:
2019 Business of the Year
2019 Top 3 Catering Companies in Maine
2018 Top 3 finalist Catersource ACE award, Achievement in Catering Excellence, in both Catering - East Region and Events - East Region
2017 Rising Star Business of the Year
2015 Top 5 finalist Catersource Awards in Catering Excellence - Eastern US
With a robust training program, potential for advancement and on-going staff support, we believe that only together can we truly succeed. We're looking for hard-working, fun loving, hospitality driven individuals to join our team!
