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Headlands Lodge, Inn at Kiwanda, Hart's Camp
Sous Chef
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What they do
A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
$62,320 / year median in Oregon
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Description Join the culinary team at Meridian Restaurant and Bar inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, a luxury retreat catering to adventure-seekers and the active Pacific NW lifestyle. We are a medium-sized restaurant, focused on producing a refined dining experience with all the warmth and genuineness that Oregon is famous for. Housing assistance may be available.
OUR CULTURE
| Individual Distinction, Collective Soul The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us unique lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun. A day in the life... As aSous Chef Key Accountabilities:
- Work alongside the Heart of House in the operation of the Meridian Kitchen. . Support the Chef De Cusine
- Oversee and maintain the highest standards of food preparation, recipe execution, plating, and food safety.
- Ensure all Heart of House systems, procedures, and processes are clear, concise, documented, and followed. This includes utilizing computer-based platforms to manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and recipes.
- Demonstrate passion and knowledge, preparing innovative northwest cuisine and supporting the Heart of House team in creating and consistently delivering the agreed-upon menu.
- Work well under pressure and confidently lead the Heart of House team by role-modeling leadership and company values.
- Lead and build a collaborative, high-performing culinary team by directing professional development with active coaching and accountability.
- Motivate the team and recognize their success. Create an environment of shared responsibility, feedback, and learning.
- Manage employment activities for kitchen staff members, including training, planning, directing, monitoring work activities, and evaluating performance.
- Handling complaints and executing a plan of action to resolve the matter.
- Ensuring sanitation and safety programs comply with state and federal guidelines.
- Ensures compliance with controls and monitors kitchen activities to minimize food and waste costs.
- Monitors the condition of equipment and makes recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment, and other areas of the property.
- Prepares reports, and cost menus, makes schedules, and performs administrative duties as assigned.
- Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.
- Manage shifts, including daily decision-making regarding labor and staffing, scheduling, planning, specials, and fresh sheet development while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness. Requirements You own this if you have…
- 2 years culinary experience, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the hospitality or Resort industry.
- State certified food Handlers and/or Serve Safe certified.
- Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of staff management and food control.
- Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision.
- work flexible hours as required including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development