1891 Kitchen Sous Chef

Multnomah Athletic Club; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free access to exercise facilities

Discounted public transportation passes

Participation in 401(k) with employer match

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on club services and meals

Job summary

Multnomah Athletic Club is seeking a skilled Sous Chef in Portland to support the Executive Chef in culinary operations across its restaurants. This role is essential for ensuring exceptional food quality, menu consistency, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will have significant culinary experience, actively ensure operational excellence, and mentor junior team members while upholding high standards of safety and professionalism.

Full-time benefits include health insurance, gym access, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of culinary experience, including supervisory roles.
• Valid Food Handler's card (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in high-volume or multi-outlet operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in food production for restaurants and banquets.
• Directly supervise kitchen staff including attendance and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Support cost control, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Contribute to training and developing culinary talent.

Skills

Culinary Operations

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Cost Control

Education

Culinary degree or professional training

5+ years progressive culinary experience

Tools

Inventory/order systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Overview

Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations across the Club’s restaurants and banquet environments. This role plays a vital part in ensuring exceptional food quality, menu consistency, cost control, and team leadership while upholding MAC’s high standards for professionalism, safety, and service.

The Sous Chef is a hands-on culinary leader who supports daily kitchen operations, supervises and develops culinary team members, and helps ensure operational excellence across multiple outlets. This position also serves as a key contributor to training, onboarding, and developing culinary talent within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What You’ll Do

Culinary Operations & Food Quality

• Assist the Executive Chef in coordinating and supervising all phases of food production for Club restaurants and banquet operations
• Support menu development, recipe creation, costing, and execution from concept through service
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all outlets
• Assist with cooking, expediting, plating, and service support as operationally required
• Help develop, update, and maintain prep lists, order guides, recipes, and menu documentation

Leadership & Team Development

• Directly supervise kitchen staff, including oversight of attendance, timekeeping approvals, and performance management
• Mentor Sous Chefs and line staff, providing guidance in production planning, culinary technique, and recipe execution
• Facilitate onboarding, training, skills development, and ongoing coaching for culinary team members
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and performance feedback processes
• Lead by example, fostering a collaborative, professional, and accountability-driven kitchen culture

Operational Oversight

• Share responsibility with the Executive Chef for kitchen operations during the Executive Chef’s absence
• Support cost control efforts, including inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance while supporting operational coverage needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Food & Beverage leadership

Safety, Compliance & Club Standards

• Ensure compliance with all MAC safety policies and health department regulations
• Identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and report incidents promptly
• Model and reinforce MAC’s Code of Conduct, promoting a positive employee and member experience

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Education

• Apprenticeship, culinary degree, or equivalent professional culinary training
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive culinary experience, including supervisory responsibility
• Experience supporting high-volume or multi-outlet operations preferred

Certifications & Technical Skills

• Valid Food Handler’s card (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
• General proficiency with computer applications including email, inventory/order systems, and scheduling tools

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to train, motivate, and develop culinary staff
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ACF Sous Chef certification
• Experience in banquet, club, hotel, or multi-restaurant operations

What You'll Gain

At Multnomah Athletic Club, we believe in taking care of our team members. We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure your well-being, both inside and outside the club. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Full-time employees: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Facility access: Free access to our exercise room and classes, climbing gym, and pools.
• Convenience: Free parking and discounted public transportation passes.
• Retirement: Participation in our 401(k) program with an employer match.
• Well-being: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free.
• Perks: Discounts on club services and meals.

Apply today!

The Multnomah Athletic Club is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.