Breakfast Chef

Contribute to the overall success of The Topside Inn by working closely with the General Manager to provide an excellent and memorable breakfast experience. The Breakfast Chef will participate in all aspects of Topside’s limited F&B operation, to include kitchen operation, afternoon sweets, small bites bar menu, and the like; while maintaining and/or exceeding standards of quality and efficiency and creating a working environment conducive to learning that fosters leadership and development. Apply today if you're friendly and looking for a fulfilling job with housing offered and opportunities for advancement!

$20 per hour

• Ensure that prep for every meal is done efficiently and accurately, is consistent with business demands, and communicate any menu changes to the GM, or, in their absence, the Manager on duty, in a timely and effective manner
• Maintain consistent communication with the GM to ensure awareness of house counts, business levels, scheduled groups and activities, and guests’ special needs and requests
• Manage the preparation of menu items consistent with the recipes and standards provided by the GM
• Maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety as required by MEMIC, OSHA, and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services
• Have a working knowledge of common food allergies and cross-contamination issues.
• Assist in performing general maintenance and upkeep of all kitchen equipment, reporting any deficiencies to the GM
• Communicate effectively and frequently with GM
• Ensure all products are always on hand and within agreed cost controls. Perform weekly and monthly inventories with accurate and updated pricing
• Responsible for counting accurate opening and closing inventory or service supplies
• In conjunction with GM, write weekly schedule for Sous Chef
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers, and chef’s knives.
• Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
• Must be able to manually handle/lift product up to 50 pounds between knee and chest
• Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift
• Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift
• Protect the assets of this property and the Lark Hotels

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
• Minimum 2 years as a Breakfast Chef or similar position in another small hotel
• ServSafe or similar certification
• Must be a strong team player, have a positive work ethic, and work for the greater good of the Topside Inn and the Lark Hotels.
• Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds between knee and shoulder
• Walking, bending, standing 100% of the shift
• Frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting, manual dexterity and repetitive motions. May require the ability to work on uneven outdoor surfaces
• Working in extreme temperatures conditions both indoors and out
• Schedule varies according to operational needs; may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Frequent hand-washing
• Hazards include, but are not limited to Covid19, stress, cuts from knives and slicers, burns, exposure to raw products, use of cleaning chemicals, slips, and tripping

Spectacular views, beautifully decorated rooms and common areas, locally inspired gourmet breakfasts, full concierge services, and so much more await you here at the most reviewed five-star Boothbay Harbor hotel, recently named the ‘Best Small Stay in the US’ by TripAdvisor for 2022. It’s all paired with a convenient location within walking distance of popular attractions, offering the ideal Midcoast Maine experience.