Cook breakfast in a beautiful coastal inn and spend your summer in Boothbay, Maine. Housing Avail!!!

Posted: Apr 29, 2026

Breakfast Chef

Five Gables Inn Boothbay

Boothbay, Maine

Wages/Pay
$21.00 - $25.00 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
May 15, 2026

Spend your summer cooking breakfast at a historic waterfront inn in Boothbay, Maine. Five Gables Inn is seeking a Breakfast Chef to prepare and serve daily breakfast for our guests during the 2026 season. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, working independently, and being part of a small hospitality team in a beautiful coastal town.

Five Gables Inn is a small, guest focused property with a friendly, collaborative atmosphere. Breakfast is an important part of the guest experience, and we take pride in serving fresh, well prepared meals each morning. Our recipes and service style follow the Five Gables Inn Cookbook, which provides the foundation for the menu while allowing room for creativity and consistency.

The Breakfast Chef is responsible for preparing a rotating breakfast menu, plating and serving meals to guests, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and helping create a welcoming start to the day. The role works primarily in the mornings, typically beginning early and finishing by late morning or early afternoon.

The inn operates seasonally from May 15 through late October.

Learn more about the inn at www.fivegablesinn.com.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume along with a brief note about your cooking experience and interest in breakfast service to info@fivegablesinn.com.

This is a seasonal role from May through October. We are a small, guest focused coastal inn and are looking for someone who takes pride in quality, consistency, and creating a thoughtful morning experience for guests.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Contact Info

Five Gables Inn Boothbay

Five Gables Inn is a historic waterfront inn in Boothbay, Maine, operating from May through October. Our small team delivers warm, personal hospitality to guests exploring the Maine coast. Staff enjoy a collaborative environment, beautiful ocean views, and the chance to live and work in one of New England’s most charming summer destinations.

Location
Maine
Season
Summer
Staff size
5
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Staff housing is available in a shared staff house located a short distance from the inn. Employees have private bedrooms and share kitchen, living areas, and bathrooms. The house includes laundry, high speed internet, and streaming TV. It is fully furnished and offers a comfortable place to relax with other seasonal staff, close to the waterfront and downtown Boothbay.
Family housing available
Yes
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
Yes
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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