Restaurant Jobs in Maine
Restaurant jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Bar Harbor, where the hospitality industry drives steady year-round demand for line cooks, servers, and front-of-house managers, with seasonal peaks in coastal and tourist-destination communities. Established employers such as Aramark, Sodexo, and the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown maintain consistent openings at every level from entry-level prep cook to executive chef. The most sought-after roles right now lean toward experienced line cooks, food and beverage supervisors, and banquet staff who can handle Maine's intense summer season. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overlooking Maine’s largest glacier lake, Blair Hill Inn’s stunning ten-guest room country estate sits commandingly atop a 20′ high, 900′ long field stone wall. Its hillside perch provides one of the most beautiful, expansive lake views in the world. This destination resort sprawls across 79 acres with private hiking trails, scenic overlooks, a trout pond, fields and woodlands. Once a breeding farm built in 1891, it is now a finely restored boutique hotel with exquisite décor and exceptional service.
The renowned, gourmet restaurant serves a locally sourced farm-to-table menu and the handsome wood-paneled cocktail lounge offers fine wines, seasonal cocktails, and small bites. The warm welcome, individual service, absolute discretion and love of detail are evidenced by being the only Relais & Châteaux designated hotel and restaurant in Maine.
We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.
Job Description
Partner with the Executive Chef to lead our fine dining restaurant front of house team and guest experience. Directs and coordinates all front of house activities regarding the restaurant by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintains current and accurate standard operating procedural manuals to include service standards, and payment handling procedures.
- Train staff to follow up and maintain serving standards.
- Responsible for providing excellent service to guests.
- Prepare and adjust work schedules for the entire staff to ensure presence of requisite labor force on each shift with objective to meet customer service standards.
- Organize regularly scheduled training classes and meetings with the entire staff of each area.
- Responsible for New Hire staff selection, interviewing, orientation and department training.
- Provide detailed training to all staff specific to compliance responsibilities to State Health Regulations.
- Control "front of house" operating expenses in accordance with weekly sales projections
- Orders weekly liquor/beverage requisitions per department procedure.
- Ensures adherence to beverage controls per company and department policies.
- Performs POS System voids, management functions and programming within department procedures.
- Responds to guest inquiries, complaints in a professional and urgent manner.
- Ensures adherence to all defined department/company standard operating procedures within department.
- Audits Guests checks, documenting irregularities, cash control violations.
- Observes staff opening/running/closing outlet procedures, maintains current documents checklist.
- Maintains accurate outlet analytical information throughout the year to support budget planning.
- Recognizes/praises staff extraordinary service, rewards staff for exceptional team work and guest relations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the front of house team in partnership with the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
5+ years of restaurant supervisor / management experience
5+ years of serving experience
Knowledge of wine and spirits desired.
Additional Information
- Competitive Salary offered
- Affordable Shared Housing available.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Overlooking Maine’s largest glacier lake, Blair Hill Inn’s stunning ten-guest room country estate sits commandingly atop a 20′ high, 900′ long field stone wall. Its hillside perch provides one of the most beautiful, expansive lake views in the world. This destination resort sprawls across 79 acres with private hiking trails, scenic overlooks, a trout pond, fields and woodlands. Once a breeding farm built in 1891, it is now a finely restored boutique hotel with exquisite décor and exceptional service.
The renowned, gourmet restaurant serves a locally sourced farm-to-table menu and the handsome wood-paneled cocktail lounge offers fine wines, seasonal cocktails, and small bites. The warm welcome, individual service, absolute discretion and love of detail are evidenced by being the only Relais & Châteaux designated hotel and restaurant in Maine.
We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.
Job Description
Partner with the Executive Chef to lead our fine dining restaurant front of house team and guest experience. Directs and coordinates all front of house activities regarding the restaurant by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintains current and accurate standard operating procedural manuals to include service standards, and payment handling procedures.
- Train staff to follow up and maintain serving standards.
- Responsible for providing excellent service to guests.
- Prepare and adjust work schedules for the entire staff to ensure presence of requisite labor force on each shift with objective to meet customer service standards.
- Organize regularly scheduled training classes and meetings with the entire staff of each area.
- Responsible for New Hire staff selection, interviewing, orientation and department training.
- Provide detailed training to all staff specific to compliance responsibilities to State Health Regulations.
- Control "front of house" operating expenses in accordance with weekly sales projections
- Orders weekly liquor/beverage requisitions per department procedure.
- Ensures adherence to beverage controls per company and department policies.
- Performs POS System voids, management functions and programming within department procedures.
- Responds to guest inquiries, complaints in a professional and urgent manner.
- Ensures adherence to all defined department/company standard operating procedures within department.
- Audits Guests checks, documenting irregularities, cash control violations.
- Observes staff opening/running/closing outlet procedures, maintains current documents checklist.
- Maintains accurate outlet analytical information throughout the year to support budget planning.
- Recognizes/praises staff extraordinary service, rewards staff for exceptional team work and guest relations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the front of house team in partnership with the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
5+ years of restaurant supervisor / management experience
5+ years of serving experience
Knowledge of wine and spirits desired.
Additional Information
- Competitive Salary offered
- Affordable Shared Housing available.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Restaurant Job Market in Maine
A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The Wolak22
- Taco Bell7
- Dunkin'3
- Residential Community Manager3R
- SpotOn2
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant jobs across Maine.
- Valid Maine food handler certification or ServSafe certification recognized in Maine
- Demonstrated experience with high-volume service in a commercial kitchen or dining environment
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and major holidays
- Familiarity with Maine liquor laws and TIPS or equivalent responsible alcohol service training
- Strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced front- or back-of-house setting
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and safely lift kitchen and supply loads
Restaurant Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant in Maine?
Most restaurant roles in Maine require a food handler certificate, which you can earn through a ServSafe course recognized statewide, and bartenders must complete TIPS or an equivalent responsible-beverage-service program. Managers and operators need a food protection manager certification approved by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Culinary school graduates or those with a high school diploma and verifiable kitchen experience are both competitive depending on the role level.
Which companies hire restaurants in Maine?
Maine restaurant roles are posted by The Wolak, Taco Bell, and Dunkin' and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Large contract food service providers, coastal resort groups, and Portland's growing independent dining scene collectively generate the broadest range of openings across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most restaurant jobs?
Portland, Westbrook, and Falmouth lead Maine for restaurant openings, driven by Portland's nationally recognized food scene and year-round convention traffic, Bangor's role as a regional service hub, and Bar Harbor's intense summer tourism that supports a high density of full-service restaurants and resort dining operations from late spring through early fall.
Are there remote restaurant jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're rare. About 12% of restaurant openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, since nearly all restaurant work is hands-on and location-specific. The narrow exceptions include corporate roles in menu development, regional operations management, and food service purchasing, which occasionally allow partial remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a restaurant in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a dishwasher, busser, or host position at a high-volume Maine venue such as a resort property or contract dining facility, where internal promotion to server or prep cook is common. Large employers like Aramark and Sodexo run structured onboarding programs that train new hires on the job. Earning a ServSafe food handler certificate before applying gives candidates a clear edge and signals seriousness to Maine hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to restaurant jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and availability, and apply directly to the ones that fit your schedule and location.
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