Line Cook

Culinary Professional Opportunity At Gustav's

Gustav's, a locally owned German restaurant and Portland/Vancouver institution for 30 years, is looking for highly skilled and experienced culinary professionals to join our team. Our ideal candidates thrive in a high-volume environment, maintain quality at their station during busy periods, and contribute to a friendly, productive team. This is an opportunity to join a team that values creativity, growth, and excellence—where your skills are recognized, your ideas are welcomed, and every shift offers a chance to make a real impact. Recently acquired by NW Hospitality Group (also home to Amaro's Table and Cecilia), Gustav's continues its legacy of exceptional food and service. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a career in a company focused on learning, development, and expansion—while keeping the heart and quality of Gustav's alive.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List and Checklists at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen and property wide rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes according to build sheets.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens or Closes the kitchen properly and follows the checklists and prep sheets for kitchen stations.
• Complete any other tasks or directives issued by your Manager or Superiors in a polite, timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years cooking in a high volume kitchen
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification
• Bring a positive attitude and energy to every shift
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Benefits:

• Both part-time and full-time positions available, with schedule flexibility.
• Closed for major holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Healthcare benefits including dental and vision for full time employees working 30 hours or more -- The company contributes 75% towards premiums for cooks!
• Employee meals
• Monthly dining discounts at all concepts
• Opportunity to work with an expanding hospitality company with many avenues for growth.

Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gustav's is a locally owned German Restaurant that has become an institution in the Portland/Vancouver area over the last 30+ years. Quality has been a focus at Gustav's since its inception and we are looking for like-minded professionals to keep that spirit alive!

NW Hospitality Group acquired the legendary Gustav's in July of 2023 with the intention of keeping the restaurant around for years to come! You may know us from our other local establishments, Amaro's Table and Cecilia. Our brand is already known for our impeccable service, delicious food and an amazing beverage program. Amaro's Table has won numerous awards for its bar program and happy hour including Best of Clark County the last 3 years.

We are a company who invest a lot of time, education and energy in our team members in order to ensure their success. NW Hospitality Group is a great place for those that are looking to further their career goals, in and out of the hospitality industry. We strive to promote from within and move people towards their future successes.