Executive Chef

Executive Chef Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US The Tavern at Heathman celebrates Portland's spirit as a local gathering place, offering Pacific Northwest inspired fare rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients and local partnerships. Sophisticated yet approachable, it’s a destination for pre-theater dinners, business gatherings, and leisurely weekend brunch. This individual is passionate and cares deeply about the connections that can come from a great conversation and a shared meal. The primary role of this position is to align the culinary team to achieve the collective goal of excellence in all aspects of F&B. In addition to the creation of a restaurant's menu and identity, the Executive Chef will develop and mentor a unified team of hospitalitarians. From recipe development to execution, they take the lead and ensure that food is prepared properly, safely, and with a high degree of detail and excellence. You will be “the chief” and maintain complete control of the back of house, kitchen operations, and work closely with the F&B GM to ensure an impeccable guest experience. Requested Tasks: Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards Monitor food and labor costs Recruit, manage, train and develop culinary team members Give prepared plates the final touch Implement/monitor and document relevant food safety program Prior experience as an Executive Chef Leadership experience and presence A keen eye for detail related to food preparation and presentation Ability to research what new food trends are emerging, and develop them according to concept As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively. Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent 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 and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr