Chef De Cuisine for Meridian Restaurant & Bar

Headlands Lodge, Inn at Kiwanda, Hart's Camp; Pacific City (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K plan with matching

Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick

Onsite parking

Complimentary shift meal

Discounts at Noble House Hotels &

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Meridian Restaurant and Bar at Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, a Noble House Hotels & Resorts property on the Oregon coast, is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead the kitchen team in delivering refined Northwest cuisine. This role focuses on warmth, genuineness, and a high level of hospitality within a luxury retreat.

You will oversee food preparation, safety, inventory, and staff development while upholding company standards, driving culinary innovation, and controlling costs in a dynamic resort

Qualifications

• 4 years culinary experience, supervisory and/or management experience.
• State-certified food Handlers and/or ServSafe certified.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the highest standards of food preparation, recipe execution, plating, and food safety.
• Lead and build a collaborative, high-performing culinary team by directing professional development with active coaching and accountability.
• Manage shifts including labor planning, scheduling, specials, and fresh sheet development while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
• Monitor equipment and facilities, and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Prepare reports, cost menus, and perform administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Job description

Description

Join the Meridian Restaurant and Bar culinary team 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 a Chef De Cuisine

Key Accountabilities:

• Work alongside the Heart of House in the operation of the Meridian Kitchen.
• 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 cost, and recipes.
• Demonstrate passion and knowledge, preparing innovative northwest cuisine and supporting the Heart of House team in creating and consistently delivering the 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, and 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 to controls and monitors kitchen activities to minimize food and waste costs.
• Monitors the condition of equipment and makes recommendations for maintenance, repair,r and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment, and other areas of the property.
• Prepares reports, costs 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 which include 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…

• 4 years culinary experience, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the hospitality or Resort industry.
• State-certified food Handlers and/or ServSafe certified.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in 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.

We’ve got you covered…

Our team members are our most important asset, and that’s reflected in our benefits. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP
• Supplemental benefits to select, such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Pet Insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
• Onsite parking
• Complimentary shift meal
• Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
• Career growth opportunities and Recognition Programs

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.