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Cliff House Maine

Special Events Chef

Cape Neddick, ME · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Experience in a luxury resort, five-star hotel, or destination hospitality environment. * Experience with high-profile weddings, corporate functions, and VIP events. * Possess strength in training ...

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Special Events Chef

Cape Neddick, ME • On-site

Cliff House Maine
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$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Special Event Chef

Job Overview:

The Special Events chef is responsible for directing and executing exceptional culinary experiences for special events at the resort. This role combines culinary excellence, creativity, operational leadership, and guest-focused service to deliver memorable dining experiences that reflect the resort's luxury standards.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized culinary professional with strong banquet and event experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative menus tailored to diverse guest needs and event themes.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 annually

Essential Functions:

  • Lead all culinary operations related to special events from planning through execution.
  • Execute customized menus for weddings, private events, conferences, social gatherings, and resort-sponsored events.
  • Collaborate with planning and sales teams
  • Ensure consistency, presentation quality, and exceptional taste standards for all event food offerings.
  • Develop creative culinary concepts that align with event themes and luxury guest expectations.
  • Supervise banquet culinary staff.
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
  • Maintain high levels of employee engagement, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Coordinate staffing schedules based on event volume and operational needs.
  • Uphold resort standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and service.
  • Conduct quality control checks before and during events.
  • Forecast food production requirements and manage event-specific inventory.
  • Control food costs while maintaining premium quality standards.
  • Work closely with purchasing teams to source high-quality ingredients and specialty products.
  • Minimize waste through effective planning and inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with all local health regulations, food safety standards, and resort policies.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen environments.
  • Implement and monitor food safety procedures.
  • Interact professionally with VIP guests, wedding clients, and event hosts when required.
  • Respond promptly to special requests and dietary accommodations.
  • Contribute innovative ideas that enhance the overall guest experience and event success.

Qualifications:

  • Culinary degree, diploma, or equivalent professional training.
  • 2+ years prior experience as a Chef.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in a luxury resort, five-star hotel, or destination hospitality environment.
  • Experience with high-profile weddings, corporate functions, and VIP events.
  • Possess strength in training and team building programs.
  • Ability to multi-task

Needed Attributes

Employees must fulfill their performance standards for this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the Hotel, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.  The job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.  This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Hotel.  Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other Hotel Officials.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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