Chef de Cuisine

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Portland, Maine
  • Full Time
Chef de Cuisine Farm-to-Table | Portland, OR

We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine who is passionate about food, creativity, and making a lasting impact on the Portland culinary scene . This is a unique opportunity to take creative ownership of a scratch kitchen and work closely with ownership to design a seasonal, farm-to-table menu that reflects the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.

If you're a driven chef with a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and locally sourced cuisine, we want to hear from you!

Chef de Cuisine Benefits
  • Scheduled days off : Every Sunday and Monday
  • Operate in a scratch kitchen with premium, local ingredients
  • Supportive, family-style work environment
  • Creative freedom and direct collaboration with ownership
Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities
  • Curate and execute a dynamic, seasonal farm-to-table menu
  • Source fresh, local ingredients from trusted farmers and purveyors
  • Lead a busy kitchen with efficiency, consistency, and excellence
  • Collaborate with ownership on menu development, kitchen operations, and long-term culinary vision
  • Uphold high standards of kitchen cleanliness, prep, and food safety
  • Inspire and mentor back-of-house team members
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine , Executive Chef, or Sous Chef, ready to step up
  • Passion for farm-to-table cooking , sustainability, and creative expression
  • Strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Hands-on, solutions-driven mentality with a commitment to quality
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Join a team that celebrates creativity, local ingredients, and a true love for the culinary arts. Be a part of shaping a restaurant that Portland food lovers will talk about.

Apply now to bring your vision to life in a kitchen thats all about heart, heritage, and innovation.

Job ID: 489134897
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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