Chef at Longfellow Hotel

The team at Longfellow Hotel is looking for a new Chef for Twinflower Café & Five of Clubs bar.

About The Property

The Longfellow’s intentional approach begins with developer and owner Uncommon Hospitality, a family-owned firm that is invested in the success and growth of Maine—and in the people of the state, community, and company. Uncommon Hospitality is driven by helping guests to discover things they won’t find anywhere else, so they can create memories that remain long after departure. At both Uncommon Hospitality and The Longfellow, we forge deep connections in the community, take inspiration from each destination’s history and culture, and follow an intentional approach to deliver exceptional hospitality that provides a sense of energy and discovery—filling every stay, and every day, with opportunities to thrive.

Who You Are
Ideal candidates will have:

• High school education or equivalent experiences
• 2 to 4 years kitchen management experience
• Self-driven and a strategic resourcing professional
• Must be able to obtain any required food handing certifications required by local or state agencies.
• Hotel/resort experience (preferred)
• Restaurant financial experience (preferred)
• Must be able to be on feet for entire shift
• Great organization skills with attention to detail
• Able to work independently 
• Above and beyond attitude is required as well as a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends/holidays and evenings
• Strong knife and plate presentation skills
• All applicants must have the proper legal documents to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a small kitchen team to excellence.
• Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items according to guest orders following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met
• Assist in the planning and development of recipes and ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration
• Effectively operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment
• Communicate with the F&B Manager and General Manager regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the Longfellow Hotel
• Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Longfellow cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Maintain high levels of operational standards in F&B in line with company’s standards

Above all, our Chef must be dedicated to ensuring that we are providing an excellent guest experience, while always treating our team members with dignity and respect.

Benefits & Compensation Information

• Discounted Hotel Stays Across New England through NEIRA
• Discounted stays throughout the world through Small Luxury Hotels
• Individual Coverage for Health, Dental and Vision, paid by the property
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Discounted meals and Spa Services
• Generous Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (An Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Benefit)
• Voluntary enrollment in Uncommon Hospitality IRA plan matching up to 3% 
• Access to career development and advancement courses

EEOC Statement

The Longfellow Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.