Executive Chef: Craft Elevated Dining & Team Leadership

Columbia Hospitality; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cellphone allowance

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K

HSA/FSA with employer contribution

Referral bonus

Discounted lodging/dining/spa/golf/ret

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities

Committee involvement

Online Learning Platform

Third-party perks

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality in Eugene’s Valley River Inn is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to oversee the kitchen operations, procedures, and staff in a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment. You will ensure food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety while managing costs, training, scheduling, and performance.

A culinary arts degree and state license are required along with 7+ years in the industry and 2+ years in culinary management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the industry and 2+ years in culinary management in a similar environment.
• Excellent business communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills required.
• Flexible and able to multitask in stressful situations with shifting priorities.
• Familiar with Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Professional, friendly demeanor with strong organizational skills.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and have full responsibility for the kitchen.
• Develop and implement procedures to meet or exceed standards.
• Communicate daily with General Manager for updates and revisions to contracts.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Lead staff through training, scheduling, development, and performance management.
• Monitor food and labor costs.
• Ensure timely follow-through on client, guest, and team requests.
• Open and close kitchen procedures and manage inventories.

Skills

Culinary management

Business communication

Conflict management

Multitasking

People skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary arts degree

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Columbia Hospitality in Eugene’s Valley River Inn is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to oversee the kitchen operations, procedures, and staff in a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment. You will ensure food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety while managing costs, training, scheduling, and performance.

A culinary arts degree and state license are required along with 7+ years in the industry and 2+ years in culinary management.