Job description
Join a premier kitchen dedicated to traditional cuisine and time-honored techniques. As the Traditional Cuisine Chef, you will lead a team to craft authentic regional dishes that celebrate heritage and seasonal ingredients. This role offers creative freedom, mentorship opportunities, and a platform to elevate guest experiences in Portland's thriving culinary scene.
We seek a culinary leader who respects tradition while driving quality, consistency, and profitability in a dynamic, guest-centric environment.
Responsibility
- Lead and supervise kitchen operations to consistently prepare authentic traditional dishes with impeccable quality and authenticity.
- Design and update seasonal menus that highlight local produce and time-honored cooking methods.
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards; manage allergen controls and quality checks.
- Oversee inventory, portion control, waste reduction, and cost management to optimize profitability.
- Recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff; schedule shifts and performance evaluations.
- Ensure precise plating, presentation, and consistency across all service periods.
- Collaborate with front-of-house and suppliers to ensure timely service and ingredient availability.
Qualification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in traditional or regional cuisine, with a proven track record of leadership in a kitchen.
- Culinary degree or apprenticeship; equivalent professional experience considered.
- Deep knowledge of authentic techniques, flavor balance, and plating for traditional dishes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Solid understanding of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and allergen management.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods.
- Fluent in English; familiarity with local suppliers and seasonal ingredients.