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Sage Hospitality

Sous Chef - Departure

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Matching
hotel discounts
complimentary cafeteria
Pre-tax savings account
$50 TriMet monthly subsidy

Job Description

Departure Restaurant + Lounge, located atop the iconic Meier & Frank Building, stands out as one of America's hottest Asian restaurants. As part of the Sage Restaurant Group, Departure offers a highly curated dining experience that blends authentic coastal cuisines with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. The menu reflects a masterful remix of Far Eastern flavors, from street food-styled starters to market-fresh sushi, and emphasizes quality, innovation, and connection with the community. Departure embraces Portland's vibrant food scene, renowned for its year-round farmers' markets and artisan producers, delivering an unmatched culinary experience in a sophisticated lounge setting.Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • One to two full years of employment experience in a related position
  • Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
  • Ability to manage people and complex problems
  • Food and beverage management experience
  • Physical ability to lift, push, pull and carry heavy items
  • Ability to bend knees multiple times daily
  • Full range of mobility to travel 30-50 feet regularly
  • Capability to stand continuously during preparations and service
  • Ability to hear equipment timers and communicate with staff
  • Visual acuity to ensure product preparation standards
  • Moderate to excellent literacy and comprehension to read records, special requests and budgets

Job Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent
  • One to two full years of employment experience in a related position
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
  • Experience in management of people and complex problems
  • Food and beverage management skills
  • Ability to read and write to fulfill budget and analyze reports

Job Duties

  • Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards
  • Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment
  • Interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel staff
  • Recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination as appropriate
  • Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations
  • Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs
  • Prepare appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved
  • Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location