Edgefield Power Station Sous Chef - Execution

McMenamins Edgefield is Hiring an Execution Sous Chef!

McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Description of the Position

Primarily, the Sous Chef I assists the Executive Chef in the management of all daily functions of the kitchen and kitchen staff in the Chef’s absence but under the Chef’s guidance. Duties will include but not be limited to: overseeing all food production and execution on property including restaurant/pub, catering and special events, supervising and training staff, adhering to and enforcing portioning guidelines, interviewing and hiring staff, ordering food product and kitchen supplies via guides with on-hands, staff scheduling, employee performance evaluations, general filing and other administrative duties, managing food and labor cost, ensuring food is expedited in a timely manner, attending department head meetings as needed and assist in facilitating regular staff and manager meetings, taking and extending the monthly inventory, menu development, and development of food specials. The Sous Chef I must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

Benefits We Offer

• Perks and employee discounts: $45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts.


• Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more.


• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees


• 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
  Belief in a work life balance


• Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment


• Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins. 

Qualified Applicants

• Previous management or supervisory experience in high volume kitchen


• Previous culinary experience or education required


• Maintain a current Food Handlers card


• Interest in becoming a Head Chef


• Flexible schedule required including days, evenings, weekends, special events and holidays

 Community

• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities


• Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location


• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products


• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood