Executive Chef, Vancouver, WA

Hello, we’re Pacific Coast Hospitality and we’re looking for an experienced and energetic Executive Chef for a hotel restaurant opening opportunity on the Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington.

Pacific Coast Hospitality is looking for an experienced and energetic Executive Chef for a hotel restaurant opening opportunity on the Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington. This is the highest profile opening in Vancouver this year, and will be the premier hotel and restaurant property in the new Waterfront development in Downtown Vancouver. This leadership position demands an expert Chef with experience in a three meal a day kitchen and banquets and special events.

Our client is the top hotel and hospitality development group in the Pacific Northwest, with beautiful properties in several states.

Qualifying candidates will have the maturity and integrity to create systems, build a solid team, and communicate up and down the leadership channels easily and intelligently.

The ideal candidates will have the following:

• Five years as a hotel chef in a top property preferred
  * upscale high-volume restaurant chef considered
• Strong banquet and special event experience very important
• Experience with high-volume high-profile property operations and management
• Skilled in recipe creation and menu development
• LASER focus on the FOOD and the TEAM
• Expert developing and mentoring sous chefs and cooks
• Complete understanding of the P&L and restaurant accounting
• Leadership by example – hands-on cook
• Ability to create systems to support the kitchen operation
• MUST keep a clean and organized kitchen
• Experience in product ordering and team member scheduling
• Candidate must have the energy and mental toughness to succeed in a busy operation
• High volume “foodie” experience a plus
• Track record of achieving financial results

• Salary package – $80k – $100k (starting, based on experience level)
• Unparalleled opportunity for advancement with a great company
• Generous and obtainable performance bonus program
• Exceptional benefits package
• Annual performance and salary review
• 401k program

Executive Chef

Full Time

If this position seems like you – please click on the button below to submit your resume and cover letter. We will contact you via telephone or email for an initial interview.

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