Sous Chef - Fine Dining Leader in Italian Kitchen

MakeReady (hospitality); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO exchange

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k matching

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Makeready Bar Sprezzatura in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks, and ensure top-tier food quality and presentation. You will balance hands-on cooking with leadership to develop the team and maintain high standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive fine dining experience, strong organization, and a collaborative approach, supporting inventory control, labor planning, and staff development in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fine dining high-volume kitchen with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen fundamentals and safety/hygiene protocols.
• Ability to work long hours, up to 50+ hours per week.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and mentor line cooks to maintain food quality and presentation.
• Assist with inventory, labor planning, and training.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and HR to develop a diverse, educated team.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are consistently met.

Job description

Makeready Bar Sprezzatura in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks, and ensure top-tier food quality and presentation. You will balance hands-on cooking with leadership to develop the team and maintain high standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive fine dining experience, strong organization, and a collaborative approach, supporting inventory control, labor planning, and staff development in a fast-paced setting.