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Amaterra Winery is the first estate winery and restaurant inside of Portland city limits. Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Amaterra is perched high in the tree-filled slopes of the <strong>city’s West Hills</strong>. Amaterra guests will be delighted with unparalleled views that overlook the vineyard and stretch to the Coast Range, embracing the landscape of the Pacific Northwest.<br><br>Amaterra is in search of a Chef de Cuisine. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for all aspects of leading, mentoring, and managing, for all kitchen areas and kitchen personnel in partnership with our executive Chef Jami Flatt and our Culinary Leadership team.<br><br>The Chef de Cuisine will ensure the quality preparation and production of all menu items as well as ensure proper handling and storage of all food items in accordance with Amaterra standards. This position will coordinate the purchase and receiving of all food items. You will collaborate with our Executive Chef, Director of Operations, and Wine Maker regarding menu development, plate presentations, concept creations, and the guest experience while maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li>In partnership with our Executive Chef, you will develop a progressive, exciting, specialty restaurant food program; incorporating farm-to-table produce, ingredients and ingredient driven dishes and products. </li><li>Provide high-quality care, well-being and overall recognition of our members, guests and associates. Interacting with members, guests and associates on a daily basis, ensuring their experiences exceed expectations.</li><li>Create the highest quality and creativity of the cuisine being produced with consideration to quality standards, pricing, product and execution, guest appeal, wine pairing, and value perception in conjunction with the Executive Chef, Director of Operations and Wine Maker.</li><li>Implement seasonal PNW creative cuisine using the freshest and highest quality products available. Keep abreast of new and upcoming trends.</li><li>Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, leading, and evaluating kitchen staff.</li><li>Leads through a proactive leadership style, not reactive, through continuous coaching and counseling sessions. Mentor all kitchen personnel with the implementation and execution of new training standards.</li><li>Work closely with the front of the house to improve their knowledge and be able to give constructive viewpoints and feedback to elevate service standards. Handle and communicate guest complaints and special orders in a professional manner.</li><li>Makes decisions regarding Quality, Food Quality, Cost Controls, Hiring, Pricing Strategy, Menu Engineering. Selection of Vendors in conjunction with the Executive Chef, Director of Operations and Wine Maker.</li><li>Implement and maintain cost control measures to impact food, labor costs, and operating supply costs; interpret financial reports. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Our Ideal Candidate:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum seven (7) years culinary experience as a Culinary Leader at Sous Chef or higher level, in a high-volume restaurant, lounge, and catering operation offering multi-course dining and scratch recipe cooking at casual fine dining level or higher.</li><li>Minimum two (2) years of experience in a farm-to-table scratch kitchen.</li><li>minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a catering/ large high-end event environment.</li><li>Experience creating menus to highlight regional seasonal produce and wine pairing experience and knowledge of various wine varietals. </li><li>Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office required and knowledge of purchasing systems is an asset.</li><li>A degree in Hospitality/Culinary Management is preferred.</li><li>Proven record in delivering operating results in high volume- 5-star hotel/restaurants<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits:<br><br></strong>We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members, which includes:<br><br><ul><li>Accrue up to 120 hours annually of Paid time off</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents</li><li>Annual Bonus</li><li>401K w/Match</li><li>Employee Resource Program</li><li>Supplemental insurance options<br><br><br></li></ul>In accordance with State Laws, this position must pass a comprehensive background check.

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