Kitchen Lead on the Coast -

Salt is a small, established hotel and pub operation in the small coastal fishing Port of Ilwaco in Southwest Washington. Our kitchen is a from-scratch kitchen that puts out hearty and healthy food that our guests seem to like. The kitchen overlooks the Columbia River, is not too hot, easy to clean, organized and staffed by dedicated, pleasant people.

This is not your run-of-the-mill kitchen job. Please read this posting in detail.

We are looking for someone that is good-at AND enjoys preparing food, teamwork and creating solid guest experiences.

This position can be tailored to fit for a senior or mid-level kitchen person. Even if you have run full kitchens or your own restaurant we want to hear from you so long as you enjoy kitchen work.

Don't be shy about reaching out. Even if you are not looking maybe you know someone? Our current Kitchen Leader is not leaving until January and will be available to help train you and make the transition smooth and successful.

This position is for a someone with a desire to cook in a non-burnout environment, Our team rarely work more than 45hrs per week. Besides cooking, planning ordering, and working on the occasional special project, this position involves creativity and potential to be whatever you want to to be, primarily dependent on your ambition and gumption - Recipe development, menu design, kitchen and staff management, prep, catering, teaching and hotel-side experience etc.

Our ideal candidate

Truly enjoys cooking in restaurants for people

Solid catering experience (our typical group size is 25-75 people)

Has demonstrable leadership experience and emotional intelligence (we can define this more in the interview, but this essentially translates to you being able to get along with people and even thrive in teamwork situations)

Skews towards positive view of life

Intrinsically motivated

Has an experienced palate to ensure balanced and consistent flavor

Has an eye for presentation

Can self-manage - tasks and emotions

Reliably reliable,

Able to teach and

Growth-oriented ie enjoys reading, learning etc.

Balanced - you like to work, are focused on your work at work but you have a life and interests outside of work.

How to Become Part of Salt Pub

Somewhat important - A brief resume or list of hospitality-related experience,

Very Important - Short statement, can be as short as 1-paragraph, outlining your interest in the job and how it relates to your life game-plan

Important for interview - Demonstrates having done research on our business and the area website/reviews etc. Please include reasons for wanting to work in the Ilwaco area.

*Be available for 15 minute phone-interview, focused on your work-related goals and previous experience. *Be available for paid stage of for 1 or 2, 8-12 hour shifts on a Friday or Saturday. *This is to make sure we are a good fit for you as much as the other way around. We want you to want to work here and be successful. *Following paid stage we will negotiate your training and post training wage based on your performance (more$)

Additional Details

Formal culinary training is a plus, but not required - please tell us about it,

We want to hear about your other life experiences; travel, education, volunteering, military or favorite books.

Show / Get your WA food handlers card and demonstrate relevant hygiene and food handling skills

Schedule can be flexed between 25 to 40+ hrs per week, but generally always involve Saturdays.

Initial compensation will based on experience, stage etc. Long-term compensation will be determined by value you bring to the business.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Staff housing an option for the right candidate.

Again even if you are not sure you are ready for a change of job, town or scenery but are curious about the position please reach out.

We look forward to speaking with you and potentially working with you.

Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts all days except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Compensation is $20.00 - $27.00/hour.

About Salt Pub: The doors are open for simple handmade food, drinks, beer, wine, good company and a view of the Ilwaco Harbor. Warm up and refuel after your land or sea adventure! Learn more about us at www.salt-hotel.com.

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