Sous Chef

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Pacific City (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Paid holidays

Onsite parking

Complimentary shift meal

Discounts on stays and dining

Career growth programs

Job summary

Meridian Restaurant and Bar, inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and motivate the kitchen team. You will drive high standards in Northwest cuisine, coach staff, and manage costs in a luxury coastal resort setting.

Located in Oregon's Pacific Northwest, the role offers housing assistance possibilities and a pathway to growth within our properties. Join a hospitality culture that blends location, distinction, and soul.

Qualifications

• 2 years culinary experience with supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
• State certified food handlers and/or ServSafe certification.
• Demonstrated staff management and food cost control experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and handle multiple duties under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen Heart of House operations alongside Meridian Kitchen team.
• Support the Chef De Cuisine and uphold top‑quality food prep, plating and safety.
• Ensure systems and recipes are documented and followed; manage inventory and costs.
• Inspire and coach the Heart of House team, promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee scheduling, labor, specials, and menu development while maintaining standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory/management

Food safety certs

Staff management

Written/verbal communication

Analytical/problem solving

Flexible hours

Professional appearance

Job description

Description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join the culinary team at Meridian Restaurant and Bar 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 Sous Chef

Key Accountabilities

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

• 2 years culinary experience, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the hospitality or Resort industry.
• State certified food Handlers and/or Serve Safe certified.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of 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.

Salary Description

$55,000.00 to $65,000.00

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