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12-Month Immersive Culinary Arts Internship

Business Name: Rangeley Inn & Tavern
Town, County: Rangeley, ME, USA, Franklin
Minumum Age: 18
What types of activities will the intern do: Property and area Overview:
Located two hours and fifteen minutes north of Portland, Maine is Rangeley - a small, scenic
destination town without out any mass transportation. Rangeley is known for its rugged
mountains, pristine lakes, and four-season outdoor recreation. It’s part of the larger Rangeley
Lakes Region, one of New England’s most iconic nature destinations.
The Rangeley Inn offers upscale lodging and is conveniently located in the “downtown” on Main
Street only a short walk to several shops and local eateries. The property features 60 guest
rooms, on-site dining at The Rangeley Tavern, a banquet facility, and water frontage on Haley
Pond.
12-Month Culinary Internship Overview:
Program Overview
- The food and beverage department offers daily breakfast service, dinner service, and
occasional events ranging from intimate birthday celebrations to large wedding or
corporate retreats.
- Targeted Spring start on a date mutually agreed upon May 2026, program completion
on a date mutually agreed upon April 2027)
- 8 to 12 rotations (each lasting 3–6 weeks depending on competency)
- Throughout the program, you can expect regular reviews and quarterly performance
check-ins. Upon program completion, you will be ready for a full-time line cook position
within an elevated casual dining establishment/ gastropub or to continue into a culinary
leadership training program
-Highly selective admission into the program with only two slots available per year
-Within the program, you will study for and test with the goal of achieving your ServSafe
Manager Certification through the National Restaurant Association.
Program Elements:
- Weekly Check-ins providing guidance and performance feedback to keep you on track
- Examples of Monthly Workshops: Butchery basics, Seafood handling, Sauce work, Wine
& food pairing
- You will be assigned to an individual within the Food & Beverage department to mentor
you throughout your program and provide any necessary guidance.
- You will be evaluated on the following during each rotation: Technical skill, Organization
& cleanliness, Communication, Coachability, Speed & consistency
When is it available: April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September
Is transportation provided: No
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