We’re Pacific Coast Hospitality…we recruit the best, most qualified leadership talent for top hospitality organizations across the western U.S. and British Columbia.
Market Portland, OR
Job Description
“We are on a mission to increase access to healthy and delicious food!” In order to help accomplish this mission we are searching for a Prepared Foods Director, also known as a Director of Food Awesomeness or Culinary Mastermind to lead this locally owned and operated specialty grocery concept!
Our ideal Foodist will be responsible for developing healthy, convenient and delicious menus for our grocery stores. We want someone who supports our local community of farmers, fishers, ranchers and food artisans by highlighting their products in our recipes…so it’s essential that our Culinary Mastermind have deep knowledge of local and seasonal ingredients. The world is moving toward a more plant-based diet so you have to have experience creating Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan and recipes. We are cool with meat too but it has to be sustainable raised meat. Obviously serving safe food is critical so please have experience with maintaining the highest food safety and nutritional standards. You also have to be experienced with costing and scaling recipes, forecasting sales along with meeting margin and profitability goals. We are all about sustainable business practices and being stewards of our environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills are a must-have because we value having fun at work, holding each other accountable and achieving great things together!
Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:
- Must love food and people.
- Professional degree in culinary arts, food science, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Food Service management.
- Broad functional experience in menu development, food costing, sourcing, purchasing, inventory control/receiving.
- Proven leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience researching food trends and seasonal menus.
- Values community, sustainability, passion for food and fun.
- Experience with healthy, organic and local ingredients—nutritional knowledge a plus
- Outside the box thinker and innovator.
Salary Range & Benefits
- Salary – $58k – $72k (starting, based on experience level)
- OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE BALANCE
- PTO program
- Company supplied Health Insurance
- Regularly Scheduled Performance Reviews
- Generous in-store discount
- The opportunity to grow with us, and become a leader within the company.
Job Category Prepared Foods Director
Job Type Full Time
If this position seems like you – please click on this link to submit your resume and cover letter. https://www.pacificcoasthospitality.com/careers-in-hospitality/ We will contact you via telephone or email for an initial interview.
