Edgefield Power Station Sous Chef - Execution

McMenamins•Troutdale, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef I primarily assists the Executive Chef in the management of all daily functions of the kitchen and kitchen staff in the Chef’s absence but under the Chef’s guidance. This role involves overseeing all food production and execution across the property, including the restaurant/pub, catering, and special events. Key duties also include supervising and training staff, ensuring adherence to portioning guidelines, participating in staff interviewing and hiring, managing food and kitchen supply orders, handling staff scheduling, conducting employee performance evaluations, and performing various administrative tasks. The Sous Chef I is also responsible for managing food and labor costs, ensuring timely food expediting, attending department head meetings, facilitating staff and manager meetings, managing monthly inventory, and contributing to menu development and daily food specials. The position requires the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Previous management or supervisory experience in high volume kitchen
Previous culinary experience or education required
Maintain a current Food Handlers card
Interest in becoming a Head Chef
Flexible schedule required including days, evenings, weekends, special events and holidays
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen functions and staff in the Chef's absence
Oversee all food production and execution for restaurant/pub, catering, and special events
Supervise and train kitchen staff
Adhere to and enforce portioning guidelines
Interview and hire staff
Order food products and kitchen supplies
Manage staff scheduling
Conduct employee performance evaluations
Perform general filing and administrative duties
Manage food and labor costs
Ensure timely food expediting
Attend department head meetings as needed
Assist in facilitating regular staff and manager meetings
Take and extend monthly inventory
Develop menus
Develop food specials

Benefits

$45 hotel rooms
40% off bottles of wine
Access to concerts
Happy Hour beverage pricing all day
40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services
Shift food credits
Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
401(K) plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
Belief in a work life balance
Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
Multiple career path opportunities