Chef De Cuisine

Why us? We are looking for a new Chef De Cuisine for The Hotel Zags. The hotel is a boutique property located in Portland’s Fountain District, known for its modern furnishings, large picture windows, stone‑covered walkways, and a living wall entrance that mirrors the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Job Overview Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel’s restaurants, room service, and banquets. Ensure a safe, sanitary work environment, meet all standards and regulations, achieve profitable outcomes, and support the Executive Chef in menu development. Responsibilities Manage daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for restaurants, room service, and banquets to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with franchise standards. Recruit, hire, schedule, train, develop, and coach kitchen staff; conduct performance and salary reviews; recommend discipline or termination as appropriate. Schedule maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas; ensure compliance with federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards. Monitor, analyze, and control labor and food costs; prepare reports, charts, and schedules to meet or exceed budget while maintaining quality. Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Qualifications High school education or equivalent. 1–2 years of related experience in a culinary role, preferably within a similar setting. Advanced knowledge of culinary principles, people management, and food & beverage operations. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Physical Demands Lift, push, pull, and carry heavy items (including food and small equipment) for up to 75% of the shift. Bend knees when using lower ovens 5–10 times daily. Maintain full mobility and walk 30–50 feet regularly. Stand continuously during preparation, service, or expediting—often all day. Moderate hearing, excellent vision, and moderate literacy for reading records and special requests. Environment All work is indoors during a standard 8‑hour shift. Temperature may vary from –10°F in the freezer to over 100°F on the front line. Benefits Flexible time‑off plan. Medical, vision, dental, and retirement benefits with employer contributions up to 70% of premiums and a 401(k) match of 4%. Health Savings Account (HSA) up to $1000 company contribution. Health, dependent, and commuter flexible spending accounts. Basic life and AD&D insurance; optional supplemental coverage. Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. Optional pet, accidental, critical, and hospital indemnity insurance. Welfare and fertility guidance for eligible employees. $50 monthly TriMet subsidy. Calm Health application subscription. Employee assistance program. Tuition reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year. Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and other services. Employee referral bonus up to $1000 per referral. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr Sage Restaurant Group