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CCL Hospitality Group

Salary : $80000 - $85000

Other Forms of Compensation : relocation assistance + merit increases

Location : Birch Bay Retirement Village – Bar Harbor, ME

With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members. We constantly strive to strengthen our service culture. Every team member knows they matter and owns a stake in our success, delivering hospitality excellence.

With four distinct operating companies – Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, we are shaping the industry’s future leaders with a culture of service focused on elevated hospitality for community living across the country. Join us and discover how we drive mutual success that leaves lasting impressions.

Bring Your Passion to the Coast of Maine!

Are you an experienced culinary leader looking for meaningful work in a scenic, supportive, and purpose-driven environment? Birch Bay Retirement Village in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our scratch kitchen and bring fresh, high-quality dining to our residents and guests.

Whether you're looking to relocate for a lifestyle change or seeking a new challenge where your work truly matters, this opportunity offers the chance to thrive in a tight-knit community on the iconic coast of Acadia.

Why This Role Stands Out :

Relocation Support – We offer a relocation package to help make your transition to Bar Harbor seamless.

Lifestyle & Location – Live and work in one of New England’s most stunning coastal towns, home to Acadia National Park, charming downtown shops, and a high quality of life.

Mission-Driven Setting – Birch Bay is more than a retirement community – it's a place where relationships, wellness, and hospitality are at the center of everything we do.

Scratch Kitchen Culture – Showcase your creativity in a role that values local sourcing, seasonal flavors, and elevated comfort food.

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a more predictable schedule compared to traditional restaurants and hotels.

Job Summary :

An inspirational and organized leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to continually improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budget, food and labor costs are met and, the safe handling of food by following safety & sanitation protocols.

Leading Culinary Operation :

• Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability.
• Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.
• Seeks out sources for fresh food; monitors all produce and meat for freshness.
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.
• Research customer preferences and develops a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Follows and enforces food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

Business & Financial Acumen :

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