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Executive Chef

The Wayfarer Restaurant and Lounge
Cannon Beach, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2024

The Wayfarer Restaurant is one of the only oceanfront restaurants with unforgettable views of iconic Haystack Rock in beautiful Cannon Beach, Oregon. This premier restaurant has over $7M in annual revenue and has been featured on Top Chef. The restaurant is known for their delicious coastal seafood fare, with a menu focused on high quality local and seasonal ingredients.

Along with being honored as Open Table Diner's Choice Award Winner, the Wayfarer is proud of its committed staff with longevity up to 20 years who enjoy working in a scratch kitchen using local and seasonal ingredients. We plan a full kitchen renovation in 2025 and invite the Executive Chef to have an active role in the planning.

As a Team Member you will enjoy:

  • Health benefits, holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) plan
  • Bonus plan
  • Team Member Vesta Hospitality Hotel Discounts
  • A culture of accountability, driving by our seven Values
  • The opportunity to grow and learn

Job Summary:
As the Executive Chef at Wayfarer Restaurant you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the kitchen staff, menu development, food costs control, and menu pricing. The Executive Chef will ensure the kitchen staff are competent and developing their cooking and food-handling skills, that all food is prepared in accordance with local and state health department regulations.

Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee kitchen staff
Menu development
Cost control
Menu pricing
Ensure that all food is prepared in accordance with local and state health department regulations
Ensure that all kitchen facilities are operated in a safe and efficient manner
Develop recipes to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
Assign and monitor staff duties and responsibilities
Maintain kitchen and equipment cleanliness
Monitor inventory and order necessary supplies
Ensure proper sanitation of food preparation areas
Develop and implement proper food service protocols
Direct food production according to customer demand
Manage time and stress efficiently
Train and mentor kitchen staff

Requirements:
Must hold a valid food sanitation and safety certificate
Demonstrated expertise in the planning and execution of high-end cuisines
3 years experience in kitchen management and staff supervision
3 years experience as an Executive Chef
Ability to multi-task and extensively plan kitchen activities
Working knowledge of food handling regulations and kitchen safety
Strong communication and customer service skills, basic knowledge of Spanish preferred
Must possess the leadership and mentorship skills to motivate the mostly Spanish speaking kitchen staff
Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and tools


EEOC Statement:
Wayfarer Restaurant - Cannon Beach is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.



About the Company:
The Wayfarer Restaurant and Lounge



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