The Wayfarer Restaurant is one of the only oceanfront restaurants with unforgettable views of iconic Haystack Rock in beautiful Cannon Beach, Oregon. This premier restaurant has over $7M in annual revenue and has been featured on Top Chef. The restaurant is known for their delicious coastal seafood fare, with a menu focused on high quality local and seasonal ingredients.
Along with being honored as Open Table Diner’s Choice Award Winner, the Wayfarer is proud of its committed staff with longevity up to 20 years who enjoy working in a scratch kitchen using local and seasonal ingredients. We plan a full kitchen renovation in 2025 and invite the Executive Chef to have an active role in the planning.

As a Team Member you will enjoy:

• Health benefits, holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) plan
• Bonus plan
• Team Member Vesta Hospitality Hotel Discounts
• A culture of accountability, driving by our seven Values
• The opportunity to grow and learn

Job Summary:
As the Executive Chef at Wayfarer Restaurant you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the kitchen staff, menu development, food costs control, and menu pricing. The Executive Chef will ensure the kitchen staff are competent and developing their cooking and food-handling skills, that all food is prepared in accordance with local and state health department regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee kitchen staff
• Menu development
• Cost control
• Menu pricing
• Ensure that all food is prepared in accordance with local and state health department regulations
• Ensure that all kitchen facilities are operated in a safe and efficient manner
• Develop recipes to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
• Assign and monitor staff duties and responsibilities
• Maintain kitchen and equipment cleanliness
• Monitor inventory and order necessary supplies
• Ensure proper sanitation of food preparation areas
• Develop and implement proper food service protocols
• Direct food production according to customer demand
• Manage time and stress efficiently
• Train and mentor kitchen staff

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid food sanitation and safety certificate
• Demonstrated expertise in the planning and execution of high-end cuisines
• 3+ years’ experience in kitchen management and staff supervision
• Ability to multi-task and extensively plan kitchen activities
• Working knowledge of food handling regulations and kitchen safety
• Strong communication and customer service skills, basic knowledge of Spanish preferred
• Must possess the leadership and mentorship skills to motivate the mostly Spanish speaking kitchen staff
• Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and tools

EEOC Statement:
Wayfarer Restaurant - Cannon Beach is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

• Manage and oversee kitchen staff
• Menu development
• Cost control
• Menu pricing
• Ensure that all food is prepared in accordance with local and state health department regulations
• Ensure that all kitchen facilities are operated in a safe and efficient manner
• Develop recipes to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
• Assign and monitor staff duties and responsibilities
• Maintain kitchen and equipment cleanliness
• Monitor inventory and order necessary supplies
• Ensure proper sanitation of food preparation areas
• Develop and implement proper food service protocols
• Direct food production according to customer demand
• Manage time and stress efficiently
• Train and mentor kitchen staf