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Sunday River Resort is seeking an experienced Director of Culinary to lead the vision, quality, and execution of its diverse culinary program. This leadership role oversees more than 15 dining venues, ranging from elevated dining and banquets to on-mountain restaurants and quick-service concepts. Reporting to the Vice President of Food & Beverage, the Director of Culinary will drive innovation, operational excellence, financial performance, and team development while helping shape an exceptional dining experience across one of New England's premier four-season resorts.
Job Responsibility
Lead the culinary vision across all resort dining outlets, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction
Collaborate to develop seasonal menus, special event offerings, and new dining concepts while maintaining each venue's unique identity
Mentor and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary team members through coaching, training, and succession planning
Maintain a visible presence in the kitchens, providing hands-on leadership during service and fostering a culture of excellence
Oversee food cost, labor management, purchasing, inventory, and menu engineering to achieve financial goals
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen, and HACCP standards across all culinary operations
Partner with Food & Beverage Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other resort leaders to support events, promotions, and guest experiences
Drive continuous improvement through innovation, operational efficiency, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality
Requirements
10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 3 years leading multi-outlet culinary operations as an Executive Chef, Director of Culinary, or similar role
Experience in a full-service resort, luxury hotel, or large-scale hospitality environment
destination or mountain resort experience is a plus
Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams
Proven success managing food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and menu development
ServSafe Manager Certification required
HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards
Nice to have
destination or mountain resort experience
HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain)
What we offer
Free Ski and Golf Passes for self and dependents, and access to other Boyne Resorts
Resort discounts on dining, retail, lodging, and spa
Health insurance
401(k) plan
HSA match
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
opportunities for bonus incentive, professional growth, and development