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Meet our
Staff
 Garry
Dominguez, Innkeeper
"For twenty-four years my brothers, our parents and now our
children have made this Inn a home away from home for both our
guests and our family," commented Garry Dominguez. The youngest
of the three Dominguez brothers, Garry has been the Innkeeper
since 1982, having been summoned to help the family run the Inn
back in 1980 by his older brothers Joe and George. Like the rest
of the Dominguez family, Garry has worked every aspect of the
Inn, from maintenance man to lounge manager and kitchen help.
Garry has served as the Southern Maine Coast Tourism Commission
Representative to the Maine State Office of Tourism,
Chairman
of the Board of the New England Innkeepers Association, and
served on the Board of Directors of the York Chamber of
Commerce.
Paul Gagnon Guest Services –
Concierge
Paul brings to the York Harbor Inn years of experience as
Concierge Staff Manager and Hospitality Trainer for Tillinger’s
Concierge in Boston.
In his role as the York Harbor Inn
Concierge, Paul goes above and beyond to provide the guests of
the Inn with a one of a kind experience during their stay. From
historical information to recommendations of unique and exciting
“things to do” in the area, Paul looks forward to enhancing your
visit to the Inn.
Visit our Concierge
 Gerald
Bonsey, Chef CEC, AAC
Chef Bonsey joined the York Harbor Inn in 1982. He had most
previously worked at the famed Wentworth by the Sea. Chef Bonsey
is a member of the prestigious National Honor Society of
Culinarians in America, a title recently bestowed upon him by
the American Academy of Chefs Honor Society. Chef Bonsey is a
Charter Member of the ACF Piscataqua Chapter, past Chef of the
Year, President, Vice President and Secretary. He also chairs
the five NH Chapters of the ACF Annual Culinary Salon, has
chaired the advisory board for the Thompson School of Applied
Science, and currently is a member of the York County Technical
College Culinary Advisory Board. Chef Bonsey prides himself on
making every dish special.
Other Chefs:
 Paul
Houser - Banquet Sous Chef
Paul Houser has worked at the York Harbor Inn since July of
2004. His current position is Banquet Sous Chef, where he is in
charge of specially designed menus for all weddings, wine tastings, and other social gatherings, on and off premise. Before
arriving at the Inn, he worked in Portsmouth, NH and Bangor, ME,
where he lived for 10 years with his wife and children. He has
been in the restaurant business for 17 years. Paul is a 2001
graduate of Governors University in Waterville, ME, where he
majored in the Restaurant Management program as well as a 1992
graduate of the Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor, ME where
he enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program.
 Chad
Manning - Night Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Chad Manning, has lived in Southern York County for most of his
life, and currently resides in South Eliot with his family. As a
marine he traveled the Far East for several years and enjoys
incorporating these unique flavors into his cooking.
As Night Sous Chef, Chad manages the kitchen and works closely
with other staff members to ensure quality. Chad has been in the
food service industry for almost 16 years. Prior work has
included Sous Chef at the Stage Neck Inn.
 Becky
Dominguez - Innkeeper’s Assistant/Marketing
Becky has worked at the Inn in many aspects, from housekeeping
and banquets to her current position in marketing and directly
assisting her uncle and current innkeeper, Garry Dominguez. She
began her career as Continental Breakfast Girl in 1986 after her
father/owner, Joe Dominguez, figured it was time to formally
introduce her to the family business! Since then, she has worked
in event planning in Boston and the surrounding areas before
moving “back home”. During her time away Becky earned her
Bachelor’s degree from Simmons College in Boston in
Communications and Marketing and her Master’s Degree in
Counseling and Higher Education from Northeastern University.
She now resides in York Harbor with her husband.
Paul Gagnon, Social Sales Director
details to follow soon.
Sean Danico,
Dining
Room Manager - Sean is charged with the challenge of
managing the foodservice staff and dining room operation for the
inn. Sean hires and trains the foodservers in the fine art of
service and works very closely with Chef Bonsey, Function
Coordinator Pam Miller, and Garry. Sean has been employed at the
Inn since 1988.
Lois Hakes, Function Manager
- details to follow soon.
AnnMarie Jacques - Front Desk
Manager
AnnMarie brings to the Inn a depth of experience in customer
service and administration, having supported corporate
executives, managed payroll and receivables, and has provided
exceptional interoffice and client relations. Inspired by a
period of traveling which included four years in Key West, she
enjoyed the hospitality industry with positions in fine-dining
service, black-tie catering, and dining room management.
A southwestern New Hampshire native, a love of the sea keeps
AnnMarie connected to the Seacoast, and in particular the
enchanting beauty of York Harbor.
Since joining the York Harbor Inn in early 2006, she has been a
Front Desk Associate, as well as Night Auditor, pub server, and
has assisted with corporate sales and functions.
AnnMarie’s established rapport with the Front Desk team enhances
her commitment to guest satisfaction, and together they join in
welcoming all with exceptional and genuine hospitality.
Joseph Dominguez, Sr.
 Papa Joe, as he is affectionately known, "retired" to York with
his wife Irma in 1984. Papa Joe, today at age 84+, has been an
indispensable part of the Inn, helping his two sons with
everything from mail pick up and bank trips to maintenance.
"When I see our family all working together and making many
guests so happy, I am very proud." As Maintenance Director he
borrows an old Army motto, "if it doesn't move paint it". Papa
Joe also serves as host and innkeeper at the family's Harbor
Cliffs Inn, adjacent to The York Harbor Inn.
At the York Harbor Inn - the Dominguez' and their entire staff
work hard so that their guests may enjoy "hospitality at its
finest". And in the classic New England tradition, innkeeping at
their seaside estate is truly a family affair.
York Harbor Inn
Coastal Route 1A (P.O. Box 573)
York Harbor, ME 03911
Tel: 207-363-5119
• Fax: 207-363-7151
Reservations: 800-343-3869
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