Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We re hiring for the Heart of House Sous Chef position. Hearth & Vine celebrates the best of Pacific Northwest products and purveyors through New American cooking and a regional wine and beer program.

Set within the historic Henry Weinhard Brewery building in Portland s Pearl District, Hearth & Vine is a restaurant, bar, and gathering place offering New American cuisine alongside a broad selection of Pacific Northwest wines and beers. The menu is guided by seasonality and classic technique, while the bar features 50 wines by the glass, 20 of which are available on tap, plus a thoughtfully curated roster of regional draft beers. For private gatherings, HW's Malt & Hop House is a dedicated event space, providing a distinct setting for celebrations, meetings, and hosted experiences

Expectations

• Manage the day-to-day activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Work effectively with the culinary management team and with event management to coordinate the seamless execution of banquet events.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
• Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
• Understand the financial component, purchasing within budget guidelines, achieving cost off food and expectations.
• Instill teamwork and synergy between the FOH and BOH staff through proper communication and delegation to ensure a “one team” mentality
• Understand local DOH standards and ensure they are always met.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant
• Dedication to culinary excellence, team success, and growth
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety and sanitation, effective time management and quality control
• Basic understanding of administrative tasks including inventory, purchasing, scheduling. Foodager, Craftable, Meeze is preferred.
• Desire to learn from our culinary leaders and develop professionally and personally
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
• The ability to work well under pressure and be a leader who will NUTURE and SUPPORT their TEAM.
• Technically savvy with / to become proficient with key systems and IT infrastructure (Foodager, Jolt, Hot Schedules, KDS)
• Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
• Experience helping manage large and small group events
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
• Command of the English language
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Employment Transparency

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of qualified applicants and employees with a disability pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act and any applicable state and local laws unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for a position or to participate in an interview, please contact the Human Resources department.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities including essential job functions may change at any time with or without notice, to the extent permitted by applicable law.