Lead Sous Chef – Italian Kitchen, Fine Dining

Makeready; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO exchange

Medical/dental/vision

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k matching

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura, located in the Heathman Hotel, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, assist the Executive Chef, and mentor line cooks to sustain excellence in food quality, safety, and presentation. This role balances execution with leadership while helping manage inventory, labor, and training.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented culinary leader who upholds restaurant standards, mentors junior staff, and drives a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and mentor line cooks to ensure consistency in food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Assist the Executive Chef and manage inventory and labor; drive training and staff development.
• Collaborate with HR and Chef to maintain policies, standards, and an inclusive, high-performance kitchen culture.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Hospitality

Staff development

Job description

Bar Sprezzatura, located in the Heathman Hotel, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, assist the Executive Chef, and mentor line cooks to sustain excellence in food quality, safety, and presentation. This role balances execution with leadership while helping manage inventory, labor, and training.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented culinary leader who upholds restaurant standards, mentors junior staff, and drives a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and