Chef De Cuisine

Why us? We are looking for a new Chef De Cuisine for The Hotel Zags. Stylish, inviting, and convenient to lively local attractions, The Hotel Zags is an oasis all its own, offering a hospitality experience enlivened by natural beauty and the quirky culture of the city around it. Boutique in size and independent in nature, The Hotel Zags is located in the Fountain District, a hidden gem of Portland’s downtown district.From its vibrant color schemes, modern furnishings, and large picture windows that perfectly frame views of the city and the hotel’s courtyard, the hotel brings the outdoors inside. Designed with stone-covered walkways, the hotel entrance is also framed by a Living Wall robust with plant life to mirror the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Though the property has a style and energy all its own, The Hotel Zags is all about the city around it. Job Overview Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food restaurant and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen. Monitors food and labor costs. Assists Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes. Responsibilities Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurants, room service, and banquets to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards. Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations. Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved. Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Qualifications Education/Formal Training High school education or equivalent. Experience Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Knowledge/Skills Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: All of these functions are essential primarily because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time. Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day. Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day. Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day. Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff. Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately. Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests. Environment Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees. Benefits The Hotel Zags offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers. Flexible time off plan Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits: Paid sick time and eligibility to apply for Paid Leave Oregon Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan Other Benefits: $50 TriMet monthly subsidy Calm Health Application Subscription Employee assistance program Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you. #J-18808-Ljbffr