Chef de Cuisine
Job in
Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, 21843, USA
Listing for:
Harrison Group
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Restaurant Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 85000 USD Yearly
USD
70000.00
85000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Captain’s Table is an Ocean City tradition, proudly serving locals and visitors for more than 60 years. Known for its family-friendly service and consistently exceptional cuisine, Captain’s Table features authentic coastal fare including fresh seafood, South African lobster tails, whole lobsters, and Certified Angus Beef® steaks prepared with precision and care.
Captain’s Table operates as part of The Harrison Group, a third-generation, family-owned hospitality company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Ocean City, Maryland. The Harrison Group owns and operates more than fifteen hotels and seven restaurants across Ocean City, Maryland;
Virginia Beach, Virginia;
Corolla, North Carolina; and Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine who will uphold this legacy of quality while leading daily kitchen operations, driving consistency, developing the culinary team, and ensuring strong cost controls in a high-volume, guest-focused environment.
Job Title
Chef de Cuisine
Location
Captain’s Table – Courtyard by Marriott Ocean City
Reports to
Food & Beverage Director
Basic Purpose
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading all back-of-house culinary operations at Captain’s Table. This role ensures consistent food quality, kitchen efficiency, cost control, sanitation compliance, and team development. Working directly with the Property Director of Food & Beverage, the Chef de Cuisine translates the restaurant’s culinary standards into daily execution while maintaining profitability and an exceptional guest experience.
Organizational Scope
Captain’s Table is a high-volume, full-service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, in addition to private dining and banquet events. The Chef de Cuisine directly oversees all kitchen staff and is accountable for culinary execution, labor management, purchasing, and inventory control. This position partners closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service and operational alignment.
Essential Functions
Lead and supervise all back-of-house operations, including line cooks, prep cooks, dish staff, and banquet culinary team members.Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and adherence to established recipes and brand standards.Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage on menu execution, seasonal updates, and banquet offerings.Manage food cost, waste control, and inventory to meet budgeted targets.Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and product quality.Develop, coach, and mentor culinary team members to ensure performance standards are met.Create and manage kitchen schedules to align with business demand while controlling labor costs.Ensure compliance with all health department regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.Support banquet and private dining events with proper preparation, staffing, and execution.Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and corrective action processes in partnership with the Director of Food & Beverage and Human Resources.Maintain strong communication with front-of-house leadership to ensure efficient service flow and guest satisfaction.Perform other duties as assigned.Education
Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
3–5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.Demonstrated expertise in coastal cuisine, seafood preparation, and seasonal menu development.Experience with menu development, food costing, and labor management.Previous experience supervising and developing kitchen teams in fast-paced operations.Skills & Abilities
Strong culinary techniqueExcellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach and motivate staff.Strong organizational and time-management abilities, capable of handling multiple outlets simultaneously.Proficient in inventory systems, recipe costing, and kitchen management tools.Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with F&B leadership and front-of-house teams.Ability to work evenings,…
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