Northwest Cuisine Sous Chef | Lead, Mentor & Menu Innovator

Discover Pacific City; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance may be available

Job summary

Meridian Restaurant and Bar inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa seeks a Sous Chef to lead the Meridian Kitchen and collaborate with the Heart of House. You will maintain top food preparation, plating, and safety standards while guiding the team.

Positively motivated, you will manage inventory, costs, and recipes, train staff, and drive a high-performing culinary culture in a luxury Pacific Northwest setting in Oregon.

Qualifications

• 2 years culinary experience with supervisory/management exposure.
• State certified food handlers and/or Serve Safe certification.
• Experience in staff management and food control.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems and multi-task under pressure.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Meridian Kitchen alongside the Heart of House.
• Support the Chef De Cuisine and uphold highest food prep standards.
• Ensure proper inventory, ordering, food costs and recipes management.
• Develop and deliver innovative northwest cuisine and mentor the Heart of House team.
• Lead shifts, schedule staff, and manage labor while maintaining standards.
• Address complaints and resolve issues with action plans.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance per regulations.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate maintenance and upkeep.
• Prepare reports, cost menus, schedules and admin duties.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Serv Safe / Food Handler certification

Job description

Meridian Restaurant and Bar inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa seeks a Sous Chef to lead the Meridian Kitchen and collaborate with the Heart of House. You will maintain top food preparation, plating, and safety standards while guiding the team.

Positively motivated, you will manage inventory, costs, and recipes, train staff, and drive a high-performing culinary culture in a luxury Pacific Northwest setting in Oregon.