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 Seattle, WA

Job Description 

Do you have the strong desire to help people and make the world a better place? Then we want you! We’re searching for a passionate, talented, experienced Bakery Operations Manager to lead this expanding Seattle Retail/Wholesale Bakery that’s recognized for its award winning organic, vegan doughnuts. All-vegan doughnut shops or shops that offer vegan doughnuts are becoming more popular in the U.S. — and you can find them in just about every major city. Our client, based in Seattle, is recognized as one of the top 10 vegan bakeries in America!

As the Bakery Operations Manager for this rapidly growing enterprise, you’ll have direct responsibility for the Assistant Production Manager, Bakers, and finishers for our wholesale and retail operations as well as our frozen product line. Your first responsibility will be grasping the basics of our operations, pulling the team together to create positive changes in the culture that lead to exceeding expectations on quality, efficiency and finances!

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

• Prefer minimum 5 years of food manufacturing and supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of all regulatory requirements of a food manufacturing facility.
• High level of business acumen and common sense demonstrating strong problem-solving skills including the ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Experience working with all applicable regulatory entities in the food processing industry.
• Ability to analyze production report data to determine corrective actions needed to improve plant performance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for leading people.

Salary Range & Benefits

• $50,000 – $70,000/yr. based on experience
• Competitive and obtainable bonus program of up to 10% of base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Annual Performance / Salary Review
• PTO benefits

Job Category Bakery Operations 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.

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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 Seattle, WA

Job Description 

Do you have the strong desire to help people and make the world a better place? Then we want you! We’re searching for a passionate, talented, experienced Bakery Operations Manager to lead this expanding Seattle Retail/Wholesale Bakery that’s recognized for its award winning organic, vegan doughnuts. All-vegan doughnut shops or shops that offer vegan doughnuts are becoming more popular in the U.S. — and you can find them in just about every major city. Our client, based in Seattle, is recognized as one of the top 10 vegan bakeries in America!

As the Bakery Operations Manager for this rapidly growing enterprise, you’ll have direct responsibility for the Assistant Production Manager, Bakers, and finishers for our wholesale and retail operations as well as our frozen product line. Your first responsibility will be grasping the basics of our operations, pulling the team together to create positive changes in the culture that lead to exceeding expectations on quality, efficiency and finances!

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

• Prefer minimum 5 years of food manufacturing and supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of all regulatory requirements of a food manufacturing facility.
• High level of business acumen and common sense demonstrating strong problem-solving skills including the ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Experience working with all applicable regulatory entities in the food processing industry.
• Ability to analyze production report data to determine corrective actions needed to improve plant performance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for leading people.

Salary Range & Benefits

• $50,000 – $70,000/yr. based on experience
• Competitive and obtainable bonus program of up to 10% of base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Annual Performance / Salary Review
• PTO benefits

Job Category Bakery Operations 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.

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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?

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Market Portland, OR

Job Description 

“We are on a mission to increase access to healthy and delicious food!” In order to help accomplish this mission we are searching for a Prepared Foods Director, also known as a Director of Food Awesomeness or Culinary Mastermind to lead this locally owned and operated specialty grocery concept!

Our ideal Foodist will be responsible for developing healthy, convenient and delicious menus for our grocery stores. We want someone who supports our local community of farmers, fishers, ranchers and food artisans by highlighting their products in our recipes…so it’s essential that our Culinary Mastermind have deep knowledge of local and seasonal ingredients. The world is moving toward a more plant-based diet so you have to have experience creating Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan and recipes. We are cool with meat too but it has to be sustainable raised meat. Obviously serving safe food is critical so please have experience with maintaining the highest food safety and nutritional standards. You also have to be experienced with costing and scaling recipes, forecasting sales along with meeting margin and profitability goals. We are all about sustainable business practices and being stewards of our environment.  Excellent communication and leadership skills are a must-have because we value having fun at work, holding each other accountable and achieving great things together!

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

• Must love food and people.
• Professional degree in culinary arts, food science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Food Service management.
• Broad functional experience in menu development, food costing, sourcing, purchasing, inventory control/receiving.
• Proven leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience researching food trends and seasonal menus.
• Values community, sustainability, passion for food and fun.
• Experience with healthy, organic and local ingredients—nutritional knowledge a plus
• Outside the box thinker and innovator.

 Salary Range & Benefits

• Salary – $58k – $72k (starting, based on experience level)
• OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE BALANCE
• PTO program
• Company supplied Health Insurance
• Regularly Scheduled Performance Reviews
• Generous in-store discount
• The opportunity to grow with us, and become a leader within the company.

Job Category Prepared Foods 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.

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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 Seattle, WA

Job Description 

A Seattle original since 1935….this family owned, fast casual restaurant prides itself in offering the freshest, local  ingredients at reasonable prices. Specializing in fish and chips….all hand-cut fillets of wild-caught Alaskan cod, pacific salmon & halibut, along with local oysters from Hoquiam. This concept is searching for a dynamic Restaurant Manager candidate to join their team. Their restaurants are comfortable and sparkling clean, with outstanding service, hospitality and attention to detail. Offering competitive wages and benefits, this family owned restaurant group is committed to the wellbeing of their team members, their families and the neighborhoods they operate in.

If you have the drive to lead and coach an inspired and service-focused workforce and enjoy engaging the community to grow your business, then this fast-paced, friendly atmosphere is the place for you!

Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:

• 2+ years Assistant Manager experience with a QSR / Fast Casual concept
• Ability to be self-directed and act with a minimum of direct supervision or oversight
• Strong decision making skills, verbal communication, and guest focus
• Record of delivering consistent revenue and profit expectations
• A strong track record of understanding and adhering to defined operational processes
• Passion for developing local marketing, building great relationships within the community
• Ability to motivate staff to excel in high-volume, time sensitive environment
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality food and service

Salary Range & Benefits

• • $36,000 – $42,000/yr. based on experience
  • Obtainable bonus program based off 7% of base salary
  • Benefits package including medical insurance (75% employer paid!)
  • Annual Performance / Salary Review

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.

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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 Seattle, WA

Job Description 

Restaurant General Manager and Manager candidates needed to fuel tremendous growth in next 3 years! Currently 12 units and more are coming! Founded 30 years ago, this rapidly expanding Seattle based company offers authentic recipes right out of America’s South and a genuine dedication to quality.

This privately owned and operated company offers tremendous growth opportunities for hard-working, talented people. With an environment that is fair, supportive, and safe, you will be treated with dignity, care, and respect. You will know what is expected and where you stand against the performance standards, and provided the training, information, supplies, and tools you need to do your job well.

Requirements Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Minimum of 2 years of food service supervision experience.
• Able to execute on high standards and procedures.
• Exhibit strong people skills…likeable, enthusiastic and caring.
• Personally display a guest 1st mindset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive growth while continuously improving guest satisfaction.
• Proven track record in maintaining strong cost controls, and quality standards.

Salary Range & Benefits

• $45,000 – $60,000/yr. based on experience
• Very generous & obtainable bonus program (both quarterly & annual bonus)
• Annual Performance / Salary Review
• PTO benefits

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.

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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 Portland, OR

Job Description

Guest focused, team oriented, results driven! Pacific Northwest owned and operated emerging restaurant concept, slated for tremendous growth in the coming 3 years is coming to Portland and seeking an experienced Restaurant Kitchen Manager candidate to lead this growth in its neighborhood gathering places. Expansion plans call for 20 restaurants by the end of 2016!

Our restaurants’ design and menu were built to reflect an atmosphere for special hard-working people. It’s a place where friends and neighbors can gather to enjoy a really cold beer, unique beverages and some great food in a comfortable, fun, safe, and familiar environment.

Our objective is to always hire the best leaders and team members and keep them. We want to be our neighborhoods employer of choice. Ultimately our most valued asset is our people and their relationship with the guest.

Management team members are responsible for delivering financial, human resource, and operational results through:

• Technical Work: Strong presence on the hotline in both a technical and managerial aspect
• Plate presentations meet company guidelines.
• Assisting with developing special menus and promotions.
• Food cost and Labor goals are achieved.
• Setting and meeting expectations
• Acting with high level of accountability
• Internal mentoring and staff development

Requirements Ideal candidate must have the following:

• 3-4 years high volume cooking experience
• Strong technical ability in all areas of the kitchen including prep, pantry, broiler, sauté, fry
• High volume, casual theme restaurant experience preferred
• Passion for developing and mentoring a team
• Track record of achieving financial results
• Strong honesty, integrity and guest-oriented philosophy

Salary Range and Benefits

• Starting salary range is $42,500 – $50,000/yr. based on experience
• Medical and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 14 days PTO per year
• Generous (and obtainable!)Bonus Program
• Annual Performance / Salary Review
• Outstanding Growth Potential

Job Category Restaurant Kitchen 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.

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