Executive Chef ~ Beautiful Boarding School Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Executive Chef ~ Beautiful Boarding School
Kents Hill, ME

Description:

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a dedicated, talented, and motivated Executive Chef to help lead our dynamic team at a prestigious private boarding school on a breathtaking campus in Kents Hill, ME.
Looking for a hands on Executive Chef at a well established and respected boarding school. Do you enjoy working in a modern well equipped kitchen, creating your own menu, working with a gas fired pizza oven, and serving food on a exquisite canvas that is the servery here? This may be the position that you’ve been dreaming of. Successful candidates must have a passion for excellence and be proficient at training kitchen and support staff. Independent school, College, and catering experience is preferred but not mandatory. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Our Managers have drive and passion for what they do. They design menus that reflect the communities they serve. They write these menus at the venue. Our Managers hire their teams, manage orders, inventory, catering, and lead talent management. Our Managers care about their campus communities, and the relationships they form make the career choice to work for SAGE that much more enjoyable. Our clients are appreciative, as they see the hard work that we produce at every meal, and they see the passion we put into our scratch menus.
If you are tired of restaurant life and want to explore campus dining, apply today by posting your resume. Watch some of the videos on our website so that you can see if what we offer is what you need for your life.
Schedule Tuesday-Thursday 11-7:30 & Fri/Sat 10- 7:30 (a year round position)

Pay Type:

$75,000 – $78,000 Salary

Time Commitment:

Full Time
Must work catering events: Some of the time Must work catering weekends: Some of the time Must work catering evenings: Most of the time What you’ll get:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Collaborative environment.
Emphasis on training and development.
Opportunities for advancement.
Mission based company with values you trust.
Appreciative community.
Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.
What you’ll do:
Plan cycle menus and lead daily production (hands on).
Enforce safety protocols and lead by example.
Deliver an outstanding example of customer service to your team and to the community we serve.
Manage ordering and inventory.
Deliver incredible catering events rivaling 5 star restaurants.
Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing mentoring of the team.
Participate in general location management with the Food Service management team.
What you’ll need:
Customer service skills
High end catering and high-volume banquet experience.
Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes.
Menu planning and production experience.
Minimum five years culinary experience.
Minimum five years managing others in the kitchen.
Ability to lead, not manage others and to mentor the team.
Desire to mentor the team and lift others to continue a culture of extreme ownership.
Happy disposition, both for community and team interactions.
Awesome references and solid resume.
Current ServSafe® certification, as well as local health department certification, where required.
About SAGE
Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.
SAGE embraces the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters.
Guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership, we offer fulfilling careers for Team Members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and yummy foods we serve. Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.
SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years, and we now serve independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Come, rise with us!
Successful final candidates for the position may be required to fulfill location-specific health and safety requirements. This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.