Restaurant Chef

Compass Group•Portland, OR

11d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company as a Restaurant Chef at Moda Center. The ideal candidate will be an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest experience. You will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service. The Restaurant Chef assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.

Requirements

Three years of culinary experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
Experience with fine dining cooking.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams under pressure.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the preparation, production, and execution of fine dining events.
Maintain culinary excellence and consistency across all functions, from tastings to plated dinners and buffets.
Supervise and coach restaurant culinary staff with professionalism and clear communication.
Work closely with the Culinary Leadership team and event planning teams to align on menu execution, dietary requirements, timelines, and logistics.
Maintain and enforce food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and proper kitchen organization in accordance with Oregon health regulations.
Support labor management, scheduling, and performance.
Assist in ordering, inventory management, and cost control measures to meet or exceed financial targets.
Contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings that reflect client needs and current trends.
Passion for sustainability.