KRISTA’S RESTAURANT is located in downtown Historic Cornish Village, a straight 45-60 min from Downtown Portland. We have been here (single owner/operator) for over 20 years with many of our staff having been here for over a decade. We have 60ish seats with another 20 added in the summer months. We specialize in eclectic, hearty, scratch, sometimes locally sourced menu items and crafted cocktails. We serve lunch and dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Please check us out on the socials and/or visit our website to get an idea of our vibe kristasrestaurant.com…and contact us to set up an interview, we would love to meet you!
Job Description:
We are looking for a working Head Chef who can help us continue the quality we are known for & also bring a level of creativity that fits in appropriately with our existing menus.
Work closely with our Prep team, delegate tasks, craft & execute Weekly Specials.
Work Sauté/Ovens, Expo or Grill 3-5 nights, with very occasional Lunch shifts
Helping to manage/train/mentor existing & future kitchen staff
Work collaboratively with FOH staff
Be able to lift 30-50 lbs, manage stairs and be on your feet for extended periods
Scheduling and ordering are taken care of by existing staff, but close collaboration with those individuals is required
Qualities We’re Looking For:
• A straight forward, hard working cook that takes pride in good food
• At least 5 years experience
• A humble and even-keeled person that has healthy, effective communication skills and is willing to delegate
A well organized professional approach to the kitchen and the crew
A great fit with our existing crew
Punctuality & time management
Benefits:
• Competitive pay/salary with 2 days off in a row
• Retirement plan after 60 days option
• PTO or Paid Vacation if Salaried
• Stable year-round work.
• No super late nights…last reservations at 8:30 in winter, 9:00 in summer
• A company that cares about work/life balance, we do our absolute best to accommodate your life outside of the workplace
• Professional company with a long history and outstanding reputation.
Compensation:
Pay to be negotiated based on availability and skill set
