Why us?

Come join the award-winning team at the Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland as a Banquet Chef. The perfect candidate is passionate about service and creating indigenous experiences for each guest or event! Poised in the heart of the city’s center within the walls of one of Portland's most beloved landmarks, the stately Meier & Frank Building, the Nines Hotel honors the structures storied past, both in its striking decor and impeccable service.

As part of the Sage Restaurant Group, we focus on providing a luxurious experience catered to the needs of each specific event in our 14,000 square feet of Banquet and Convention space. We connect the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences for all event types.

Job Overview

Plan and manage the banquet kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the banquet department in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Responsibilities

• Position is responsible for long and short term planning and day-to-day operations of the banquet kitchen and related areas.
• Recommends menu and procedural changes.
• Recommends the budget and manages food and labor costs within approved budget constraints.
• Performs all essential functions while adhering to all SOP's and future food programs to ensure a consistent, quality product.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

One or two years of post-high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from two to three full years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Requires oral and written communication skills.
• Must have moderate hearing -to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate speech communication skills to be able to communicate with staff. Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read and understand all BEO's.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: All these functions are essential because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment, 75% of the time.
• Bending does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis, throughout the day.
• Standing usually during preparation or plate -up to one hour at a time, usually 3-5 times a day.
• No climbing required.
• No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of full shift

Benefits

the Nines Hotel is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, the Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
• Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates!
• Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
• Our location is right next to the center of all MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.