Seasonal Head Chef

A historic inn is seeking a Seasonal Head Chef to lead our scratch kitchen for the May–October season. This is a year-round salaried role with lighter off-season responsibilities.

Seasonal Head Chef Requirements and Responsibilities

• Lead dinner service (Tuesday–Saturday) and oversee all kitchen operations
• Execute creative, New England-inspired scratch cuisine
• Manage and train seasonal kitchen staff
• Oversee private events and weddings from planning through execution
• Maintain food cost controls, ordering, inventory, and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with ownership on seasonal menu development
• Assist with kitchen setup before season and breakdown after closing
• Adapt to a small-team environment where flexibility is essential

Seasonal Head Chef Benefits

• Year-round salaried position
• Lighter workload during winter months (Completely off Dec-Feb)
• Creative input on menus and culinary direction
• Scenic rural location near Rockland