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Job: Country Club Executive Chef

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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 Medford, OR

Job Description 

An outstanding opportunity to lead one of Oregon’s premier golf and event destinations located in the heart of one of the most beautiful settings in all of the Rogue Valley, with breathtaking views of the Siskiyou Mountains! This private club offers wonderful experiences in golf, tennis, swimming and dining while also hosting many special occasions and holiday celebrations throughout the year. The full service facility offers a multitude of venue options that can accommodate up to 300 guests, and provides family friendly and gracious service in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere.

We’re seeking an experienced and talented Executive Chef candidate to take responsibility over the entirety of its Food and Beverage operations.  The Executive Chef is a hands on position, responsible for managing and leading the entire F&B team and will support the department with training, coaching and counseling in order to create highly competent employees who offer the best possible quality food along with outstanding service.

In summary, this is a fully “hands on” position, the Executive Chef will “wear many hats”. This is not strictly a “management” position. The Executive Chef will be preparing food on a daily basis, all while overseeing the F&B staff.

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Culinary Arts Degree or BS Degree – Food Service or Hospitality Management Program or five (5) years of culinary experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including sous chef, food preparation, line cook, and expediter.
  • At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
  • Expert knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
  • Experienced in the development and control of the overall Food and Beverage operations (both revenue and expense) for all guests including design and scripting of all concept menus, special events, and remote dining events.
  • Proficient communication skills, written and verbal to both subordinates and superiors.
  • Proficiency with financial statements, scheduling, payroll, accounting and progressive discipline.
  • Strong honesty, integrity and guest-oriented philosophy

Salary Range & Benefits

  • Compensation package including competitive annual salary commensurable with your experience, expertise and tenure. $60k-$70k plus.
  • Generous and obtainable Quarterly Bonus Program (up to $2k quarterly)
  • Medical and Dental insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • PTO program
  • Full relocation package provided for the ideal candidate

Job Category Country Club Executive Chef

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.

Job: Restaurant General Manager

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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.

photo: Seattle, WA — Pacific Coast Hospitality hospitality recruitment

Market Seattle, WA (Silverdale, WA)

Job Description 

Voted Seattle’s “Best Mexican Restaurant” continuously for the past 4 years, this well-established, locally owned and operated company is searching for a top caliber Restaurant General Manager to lead one of their award-winning, high volume restaurant and bars. Offering incredible, always made from scratch food and beverage, with only the freshest ingredients selected for their guests.

Their menu features homemade, family traditions carefully crafted with both old recipes and new, where everything is made from scratch and is focused around authenticity and quality ingredients including a great selection of vegetarian and gluten-free options. The art of tequila-tasting is taken very seriously here too, with over 100 tequila and mezcal varieties to try!

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

  • 2-3 years of high volume, casual theme or above restaurant General Manager experience
  • Proven ability to lead a staff of 30 plus team members
  • Ability and desire to build community relations and promote the growth of the concept within and outside of the four walls
  • Good working understanding of industry financials (building sales, product costs, labor management, etc.)
  • Excellent people and communication skills
  • Strong guest-oriented philosophy

Salary Range & Benefits

  • Industry leading salary range is $65,000 to $85,000 based on experience
  • Generous and obtainable bonus program
  • Annual Performance / Salary Review
  • Excellent Quality of Life balance
  • Extremely Low Turnover

Job Category Restaurant General Manager

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.

Losers and Winners: High Minimum Wages

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From minimum wage to salaries, compensation for employees is a never-ending topic for business owners to research, discuss and work through. With a rise in the conversation of wages in recent years, including law changes to minimum wage rates, there’s a lot of confusion left for sorting through when it comes to cutting a paycheck.

Let’s set the groundwork for why the minimum wage battle has both business owners and employees uptight.

As a whole, the goal of any minimum wage increases can be seen as both good and bad. When you stop and consider the goal, minimum wage increases are set to help reduce income inequality and to increase the earning of middle-class households.

On the flip side, if your goal for an increase in wages is to help the least experienced and most needy job seekers find their place in the workforce, then the minimum wage increase can truly hurt them and your business.

Recall the 2014 analysis of the effects of increasing the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour from $7.25, where it has been since 2009. It was found that the boost would increase the earnings of millions of workers by a total of $31 billion. It also found that the increase would reduce employment by hundreds of thousands of jobs, and that less than one dollar in every five of that $31 billion would go to households living in poverty.

So, what is the lesser of two evils? Higher pay for employees, or less employees in the workforce?

Following the federal wage increases, individual cities and states have stepped up to raise those minimum standards even greater. Take Seattle for example, the Seattle city council voted in June 2014 to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour over a period of a few years. Seattle’s minimum wage hit $13 last year (on its way to $15), and the consequences aren’t pretty.

A team of researchers at the University of Washington found that the number of low-wage jobs in Seattle declined considerably as a consequence of the $13 per hour mandate. They also found that the number of hours worked by low-wage labor declined by 9 percent, while wages increased by only 3 percent. Since hours went down more than wages went up, the net result is that the amount of money earned by low-wage workers actually fell.

So, what’s the workforce and business owners supposed to do about the good, the bad and the honest stats from minimum wage increases?

We’d propose one thing: there may not be a perfect blanket solution for all employees in every industry and in every city across the United States. Perhaps it’s more of a city by city or industry by industry standard which should be set.

We want to hear your feedback. What ways has the change of wage requirements affected your business or career search? Are you running an establishment on less employees but paying more?

Job: Restaurant General Manager

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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.

photo: San Francisco —Pacific Coast Hospitality. Restaurant Recruitment for San Francisco, CA

Market San Francisco, CA (Santa Rosa)

Job Description 

We are seeking a talented Restaurant General Manager candidate who will be responsible for managing the daily operations of this high-volume, upscale concept located in the beautiful Sonoma Valley of northern California.

If you believe that a restaurant can deliver the highest quality products and service possible, while still maintaining profitability, then you may be the right fit for this position.  If you desire to work within a structured environment, and thrive on the energy that comes along with a high-volume operation’s service, then this may be the right opportunity for you.  If you’re looking for a well-established and respected brand with a recent history of growth and more to come, then please apply today!

We need a high caliber, experienced individual to join this organization. If your skills and talents are a match for these needs, we can open the door to this great career opportunity.

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

  • A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience as a General Manager in an upscale casual dining environment.
  • Proactive guest issue prevention/guest relations skills
  • Strong understanding of cost and labor systems that lead to restaurant profitability
  • Knowledge of restaurant POS system management operations
  • BUSY environment, candidate must have the energy and mental toughness to succeed
  • Desire to command a shift with a total focus on guest satisfaction
  • Managing/leading activities of the staff, inspiring them to look at job responsibilities through the guest perspective
  • Finding training opportunities through daily activities
  • Must be committed to our mission and culture!

Salary Range & Benefits

  • Starting salary $65k – $85k based on past experience and salary history.
  • Generous and obtainable Quarterly Bonus Program
  • 401k Program w/Company Match
  • Excellent Insurance w/Company Match
  • Generous PTO Program
  • A very competitive compensation and benefits plan and room for career growth.

Job Category Restaurant General Manager

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.

Job: Restaurant Sous Chef

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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.

photo: Seattle, WA — Pacific Coast Hospitality hospitality recruitment

Market Seattle, WA

Job Description 

If you believe that a restaurant can deliver the highest quality products and service possible, while still maintaining profitability, then you may be the right fit for this position(s).  If you desire to work within a structured environment, and thrive on the energy that comes along with a high-volume operation’s service, then this may be the right opportunity for you.  If you love to work and don’t mind the commitment to working restaurant hours, including nights and weekends, then please apply today!

We are seeking a talented Restaurant Sous Chef candidate who will be responsible for managing the daily operation of a high-volume kitchen.  This includes communicating the goals and objectives of the Head Chef, ensuring food quality, consistency and portioning, and will work on the line during the shift to ensure this occurs. Ensures cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and storage areas.  Supervises kitchen Team Members. Conducts physical inventory. Trains new kitchen Team Members. Acts as the Head Chef during that person’s absence

We need a high caliber, experienced individual to join this organization.  If your skills and talents are a match for these needs, we can open the door to career great opportunities.

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

  • 2-3 years previous experience as an Assistant Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef in an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
  • Experience in all stations on the line.
  • Strong knowledge of back of the house operations including foods, beverages, staff supervision, inventory, and food safety.
  • Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations.
  • Strong understanding of cost and labor systems that lead to restaurant profitability.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills combined with advanced computer and math skills.
  • Must be committed to our mission and culture!

Salary Range & Benefits

  • Starting salary $50k – $60k based on past experience and salary history.
  • Generous and obtainable Quarterly Bonus Program
  • 401k Program w/Company Match
  • Excellent Insurance w/Company Match
  • Generous PTO Program

Job Category Restaurant Sous Chef

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.

When Is It Time to Promote?

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When is it time to promote an employee? That question could cost you a lot… a lot of time, money and energy. The reality is, not every employee wants to be promoted, even if you can see their leadership skills developing. Plus, for the ones that want to move on up, there’s no sure path to working with hourly employees to develop their leadership skills and get them to the place you’d feel comfortable offering up a promotion.

Staffing is one of the biggest challenges a business owner overcomes. There’s a lot of juggling between interviewing, training and maintaining employees. The stats are in favor of promoting current employees when hiring managers with exceptional characteristics and work ethic.

The less time as a business owner you may have to spend seeking out new management, the more time you’ve got to begin hiring and training hourly employees to grow with your business.

So, what does it take for an hourly employee to look and act ready for a promotion into management?

They’re self-managed.

There’s a lot to say about an employee who arrives on time, takes care of business and is always solving problems for themselves in a professional manor. From the get go, it’s usually easy to see what standout individuals are a part of your team.

They lead in a way they’d want to be led.

Among the restaurant industry, there can be a lot of personalities which sometimes result in some unpleasant moments in the back of house. An employee ready to manage carries themselves in the way they’d want their own manager to handle conflict and works to keep themselves clear of causing personal conflict. Whether it’s getting along with every employee or you use her or him as an example of patience, performance and productivity – employees working towards promotion lead by example.

They invest their time with quality employees greater than themselves to learn.

It’s been said that you are the cumulative sum of the five people you spend the most time with. Outstanding team members tend to hang with people who they can learn from and look up to.

They set goals and achieve them.

Leaders set goals and develop a roadmap to accomplish them. And when they need help to accomplish their goals? They ask! Look at your timecards… who is putting in the hours during the busy days and during the times it is somewhat inconvenient to work, whether that be holidays or evening. The best future manager you can hire is the one who puts in the time today.

Working to identify and continue developing leaders within your staff who can grow with you and become a manager is one of the most stressful yet rewarding roles of owning a restaurant.

What’s been the top way you’ve been able to identify todays leaders that will be tomorrows managers?

Job: Restaurant Marketing Manager

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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.

photo: Seattle, WA — Pacific Coast Hospitality hospitality recruitment

Market Seattle, WA

Job Description 

We are seeking a Restaurant Marketing Director who has creativity, a great deal of initiative and thrives in a team centric, deadline oriented environment. The ideal candidate is a driven self-starter who is well-organized and detail-oriented. Values of fun, passion, and hard work create an environment where amazing people show up every day to deliver their absolute best for our guests.

 

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred but not required.
  • 3-5 years’ experience (Marketing and/or customer service related).
  • Ability to learn various software applications. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or PageMaker a plus.
  • Experience with web design, social media platforms, and other online media.
  • Organized, efficient, and reliable work habits.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must possess ability to communicate well in English – both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to work under pressure and against time deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail and must be thorough and persistent.
  • Resourceful with ability to learn and retain new information and concepts quickly.
  • Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced and empowered environment.
  • Passion and commitment to being part of a team, working hard and having fun in a dynamic, ever-changing environment

Salary Range & Benefits

  • $60,000 – $80,000/yr. based on experience.
  • Benefits package including medical (company pays 75% of premium) & dental insurance.
  • Generous PTO program
  • Annual Performance / Salary Review.
  • High Longevity / Low Turnover

Job Category Restaurant Marketing 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.

Job: Restaurant Assistant General Manager

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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.

photo: Portland, Oregon skyline | Pacific Coast Hospitality hospitality recruiters

Market Portland, OR

Job Description 

Do you love to entertain? Provide a unique and memorable experience for others? Are you strong in service, generous in hospitality? Are you hungry to make a bold impact? If so, we have the ideal career opportunity for you! One of the countries newest and fastest growing interactive entertainment concepts is looking for an outstanding Restaurant Assistant General Manager candidate for the Portland, OR market.

This emerging concept is forward thinking, technology driven, and high-energy. They are a diverse group of individuals, each with their own personality and dreams, coming together to deliver their moto “to give our guests the best moments of their weeks, years and lives”. They also believe in a healthy and sustainable work/life balance, and honor your free time with two full, uninterrupted days off per week!

Requirements Ideal Assistant General Manager candidates will have the following:

  • Have at least one or more years professional experience as a lead or manager. (Head Bartender, Head Server, Lead Cook, or Assistant Manager)
  • Fearless critical thinkers ready to use computer and math skills as necessary.
  • Passionate believers in communication, both verbal and written.
  • Hire for drive and attitude first (you can learn the technical stuff).
  • Experience in hiring, training and developing a team (people love to work with you).
  • Thrive in fast-paced, multi-task environments (especially when it’s busy or stressful).

Salary Range and Benefits

  • Competitive salary, starting range is $37,000 – $45,000/yr. based on experience
  • Generous medical and dental insurance coverage provided for you and your family
  • Liberal PTO provided
  • Excellent work/life balance!
  • Annual Performance / Salary Review
  • Outstanding Growth Potential
  • A committed staff with low turn-over, unity of purpose and strong service culture
  • Opportunities to shape the business

Job Category Restaurant Assistant General Manager

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.