Chef de Cuisine

Goodwin Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary

Generous bonus opportunity

Medical benefits

401k with match

Vacation / PTO

Other amazing benefits!

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead a Pacific City, Farm to Table, fine dining restaurant. The candidate should have seafood expertise, whole fish fabrication, and strong leadership, with a passion for coastal living.

The role requires living and working in Pacific City, Oregon, and overseeing nightly service, staff scheduling, menu creation, and collaboration with local farmers and fishermen to secure top quality products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a CDC/Exec Chef in fine dining.
• 1+ year hotel/resort with In-Room Dining.
• Pacific seafood knowledge including whole fish fabrication.
• Strong leadership and proven track record.
• Strong financial acumen to manage labor and COGs.
• Willingness to live and work on the Oregon Coast.

Responsibilities

• Run nightly service with the culinary team.
• Schedule cooks and dishwashers to meet demand and budget constraints.
• Create menu items and recipes that are appealing, executable, and follow cost structure.
• Create seasonal specials.
• Work with local farmers and fishermen to secure high quality products.
• Coordinate with FOH leadership for smooth service across all periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Hotel/Resort with In-Room Dining

Seafood knowledge

Leadership skills

Labor and COGs management

Oregon Coast relocation

Job description

We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead our Farm to Table, Pacific City, fine dining restaurant. Candidates should have similar experiences and bring a wealth of Seafood knowledge including whole fish fabrication and butchery, enthusiasm, and creativity.

This position will require Working and Living in Pacific City, Oregon

Chef de Cuisine Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience as a CDC, Exec Sous Chef, or Executive Chef for a fine dining, PNW restaurant
• 1+ year working in a hotel or resort with In-Room Dining
• Excellent Pacific Seafood knowledge including whole fish fabrication
• Strong leadership skills and proven history
• Excellent financial acumen and ability to manage Labor and COGs
• Strong desire to live and work on the Oregon Coast

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:

• Run nightly service with the culinary team
• Schedule cooks and dishwashers to meet demand and budget constraints
• Create menu items and recipes that are appealing, executable, and follow cost structure
• Create seasonal specials
• Work with local farmers and fishermen to secure the highest quality products
• Work with the FOH leadership team to ensure smooth operations for all service periods
• Other duties as assigned

Chef de Cuisine Benefits:

• Excellent base salary
• Generous Bonus opportunity
• Medical benefits
• 401k with match
• Vacation / PTO
• Other amazing benefits!

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Jason Weaver