Sous Chef

  • Proud Mary Cafe
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Full Time
Sous Chef

Proud Mary Cafe

proudmarycoffee

KITCHEN

FULL-TIME

21/HR + TIPS

PORTLAND

WHO WE ARE

Proud Mary was founded in 2009 in Melbourne, Australia by husband-and-wife team, Nolan and Shari Hirte. The aim was to deliver an unmatched dining experience - one that improves the start of your day so dramatically, that it's impossible to go back to the way things used to be. Pairing genuine hospitality with world class coffee, and a seasonal food menu to match, Proud Mary is beyond excited to be weing a new sous chef. If you're a dedicated and passionate chef who can lead a line with ease, then we would love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

The Sous Chef is to act as a responsible second in charge at all times in the kitchen supporting the Head and Executive Chef on a day to day basis and acting as kitchen lead in their absence so that the standard of professionalism, cleanliness, and customer enjoyment is achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Menu/Ordering

Assisting the head chef in design and execution of cost effective menu that can be produced efficiently maintaining mitment to seasonal, local and sustainable produce and minimising our environmental impact.

Ensure ordering and prep is adequate and with ingredient quality in mind, avoiding wastage and over-purchasing.

Manage standing orders.

Management of food wastage.

Standards

Ensuring service standards are met in terms of speed.

Ensuring consistency of plating & portion size.

Ensure Overall quality of cooking/preparation.

Ensure adequate equipment care and arrange maintenance as required.

Hygiene/Food Program

Ensure kitchen cleanliness,anization and effective work flow.

Ensure adequate adnce to the food safety program.

Management of kitchenhand section.

Manage disposal of waste.

Storeroom cleanliness.

Maintain and up-keep kitchen cleaning schedule.

Management/Communication

Liaise with General Manager effectively to gather menu feedback

Assist with menu descriptions, menu knowledge and information as required by FOH

Handle FOH enquiries effectively,municate stock outs in a timely fashion, help FOH with dietary/allergy information in Executive Chef s absence

Handleplaints immediately with the concern of the customer put first.

Inventory/ Waste Management

Stock inventory appropriatey.

Minimize food waste.

Ad to and follow thepany s strict food waste and recycling program.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years kitchen experience in high volume restaurant.

KLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High degree of attention to detail

Commitment to producing high quality food

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook.

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.

Familiar with industry s best practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift weight up to 50 lb

Knife skills

Taste/smell: ability to detect and perceive smell and flavours

Ability to stand for long periods

THE FUN STUFF

Work with a team of dedicated hospitality professionals who are obssessed with breakfast and coffee

Health insurance benefits and sick pay

Flexbile scheduling and no night shifts - kitchen closes at 3pm daily

Staff meals and discounts

The best coffee in Portland

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Proud Mary Cafe - 2012 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, 97211
Job ID: 487063182
Originally Posted on: 7/27/2025

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