Sous Chef

COMING SOON - BISTRO ALDER! Join our team and be part of this new and exciting Portland-centric dining concept at the beautiful Dossier Hotel in downtown Portland. Bistro Alder will feature high-quality proteins, fresh produce, and seafood from a variety of local and regional purveyors, and sustainability-first farming programs. The bar will spotlight vibrant, sophisticated, and freshly crafted cocktails also featuring local, sustainably sourced, seasonal products such Camas bulbs and e be part of this relaxed, yet elevated experience! Bistro Alder will open with dinner service and will expand to breakfast and lunch offerings in the near future.JOB SUMMARYThe Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, coordinating food production schedules and ensuring highest level of food quality, taste and presentation is achieved.This will involve a large degree of supervising kitchen staff, as well as managing performance in the kitchen. The Sous Chef is also responsible for hiring, training, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)Comply with Standards of Service and assists in assuring the same from all kitchen employees.Assists in manage a day-to-day operation of the kitchen, coordinate food production schedules and ensure highest level of food quality, taste and presentation.Participate in actual food preparation, produce food consistently high quality, taste and presentation and expedite during peak meal periods as needed.Control food cost by assisting in training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling, by training kitchen, restaurant and steward employees on how to handle leftover food items.Ensures that all kitchen employees consistently adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance conjunction with the Executive Chef, establish goals for the kitchen, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen, anticipate trends, enact approved profit-oriented and cost saving ideas/activities.Establish and require strict adherence to health department and hotel and restaurant sanitation and food handling guidelinesIn conjunction with the Executive Chef, develop menus and create and ensure adherence to recipes and product specifications. Train kitchen staff on all new menus.The Sous Chef must maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problemsMaintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and hotel plete daily food orders based upon scheduled events and projected levels of business.Conduct regular inspections of the entire kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers and promptly act to correct deficiencies found during inspection.All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.Provenance is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. Provenance does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.ABOUT USEach Provenance hotel is built to be so much more than a beautiful space "” it''s an uplifting and unique experience for our guests and team members. We are people first, hoteliers second; it''s a mantra we live by. When you work for Provenance, you''ll help shape a culture that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration, camaraderie, and a celebration of individuality "” because we believe that our differences are our strengths.It''s important to us to illuminate the exceptional talent we work alongside every day. As a Provenance employee, your skill, spirit of service and passion for hospitality will shine like never before.With a career at the Provenance, you will enjoy benefits like, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefits, HSA, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, 401K, Transit Subsidy, and more. We''re looking for true originals who have an unmatched enthusiasm for guest services, who enjoy working in exquisitely designed, spaces, and who find joy in sharing the cultural richness of their communities. If you''re ready to elevate your hospitality career, we encourage you to apply with us.

Created: 2025-11-15