Head Chef for Opening Kitchen — Seasonal European Gastropub

Hotel Reynard; Troutdale (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A small independent hospitality venue in Troutdale, Oregon, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will manage daily prep and service, hire and train the back of house team, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This role requires solid kitchen leadership experience and good judgment in food quality. Join a team focused on creating a restaurant with character in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, sous chef, or CDC-level role is essential.
• Ability to balance creativity with repeatability.
• Good judgment regarding labor and service flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations including prep and service.
• Hire and train the back of house team.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership experience

Good judgment around food quality

Calm leadership

Strong command of prep and line execution

Job description

A small independent hospitality venue in Troutdale, Oregon, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will manage daily prep and service, hire and train the back of house team, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This role requires solid kitchen leadership experience and good judgment in food quality. Join a team focused on creating a restaurant with character in a collaborative environment.