Sous Chef (Summer Seasonal 2026) - Diamonds Edge Restaurant

Portland, ME, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Seasonal

Compensation

Salary

Range $51,200.00 - $69,100.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Hotel discount travel program

exclusive associate discounts

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Diamonds Edge Restaurant at the Inn at Diamond Cove, a distinguished Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking a skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join their team for the Summer 2026 season. Colwen Hotels is a respected hospitality group known for its commitment to hard work, character, and authenticity. With a portfolio of 40 hotels across 9 states, the company continuously expands, providing vast opportunities for career growth and advancement within the hospitality industry. The company's dedication to innovative concepts and maintaining fresh ideas ensures a dynamic work environment built on excellence and superior guest experiences.

The Sous Chef at Diamonds Edge Restaurant plays a vital role in the seamless operation of the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in executing culinary and managerial tasks to uphold the restaurant's high standards. This role is ideal for culinary professionals who want to contribute their talents to a rapidly growing company while taking part in delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests. The Sous Chef will be involved in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety standards, and effective team management. Interaction with guests to obtain feedback and enhancement of food offerings with current trends and regional tastes are also key aspects of this role.

This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, targeting professionals with a proven culinary background and leadership skills. Candidates with prior experience in hotel or catering environments, expertise in HACCP procedures, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting will find this opportunity rewarding. The Sous Chef will oversee portion control, food specifications, kitchen sanitation, and work closely with management on hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews of associates. Attention to cost control, job safety, and equipment maintenance are crucial to success in this position.

Colwen Hotels values a culture of empowerment and creativity, encouraging its associates to bring innovative ideas to enhance guest experiences continually. The position offers attractive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off, and exclusive employee discounts. The company fosters a supportive environment where employees can thrive through training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.

Overall, the Sous Chef role at Diamonds Edge Restaurant is designed for those committed to culinary excellence and leadership within a prestigious hospitality group. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in sustaining and elevating the reputation of the Inn at Diamond Cove and its dining services while enjoying the benefits of working with an expanding and forward-thinking organization.

Job Requirements

2 years food and beverage experience hotel experience preferred
2 plus years of post-high school education culinary education is desirable
Proven track record in social and corporate catering
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application
Strong leader of people
Remain calm and clearheaded under stressful situations, communicate calmly under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Ability to learn new computer software programs and operate POS system
Willingness to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

2 plus years of post-high school education culinary education is desirable
Proven track record in social and corporate catering
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application
Strong leader of people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Ability to learn new computer software programs and operate POS system

Job Duties

Assist the Executive Chef and management in overall kitchen operations ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
Assist in the planning, organizing, directing and control of the kitchen operation and administration
Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation
Assist the Executive Chef and management in hiring, training, supervising and scheduling associates
Participate in performance management reviews
Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
Document and train new menu items and create use records based on recipes
Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productivity standards, costs controls and forecast
Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet and exceed budget
Work the kitchen line as needed
Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen
Order food as needed or as directed by Executive Chef and management
Maintain proper function kitchen and equipment
Ensure kitchen and equipment cleanliness
Preparation of food as per Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity
Ensure that received food products are high quality, stored properly and are rotated FIFO
Attend all hotel meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned