DATE: February 5, 2026
ANNUAL SALARY: $60,000 DOE
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salary
EMPLOYMENT: Regular Full Time
REPORTS TO: Head Chef
DIRECT REPORTS: None
Do you have exceptional cooking skills and leadership abilities? Are you passionate about cooking with fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients? The ideal candidate is organized, flexible and has a career path to becoming a chef.
Who we are:
pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.
pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past eleven years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.
Our team is made up of 150+ multi-talented individuals from Tasting Room to Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best beer, food, and service experience possible.
About the role:
This is a full time, salaried role and reports to our Head Chef. You will play a key part in the day-to-day success of the kitchen team, supporting all aspects of kitchen operations and assuming responsibility in the Chefs absence. Making sure only great, high-quality food leaves the kitchen, and that all our employees are on task and feel supported in their roles.
A breakdown of your tasks:
- Provide leadership and guidance to ensure a positive and high-performing team culture.
- Train and develop staff to deliver exceptional service and achieve operational excellence.
- Assign, delegate and lead with enthusiasm.
- Collaborate with the other sous chefs and head chef in day-to-day operations of the BOH
- Contribute to menu development, daily specials, and event menu planning
- Manage all areas within the kitchen, ie, prep, dish, line, expo, to ensure everyone is on task and has clear direction.
- Maintain professionalism of self and the kitchen as defined by Head Chef
- Work designated station in the kitchen
- Consistently use and maintain use of all operating procedures
- Monitor, demonstrate, and maintain appropriate sanitation practices.
- Coach in the moment throughout service, to maintain plating, flavor and quality
- Enforce the use of portion control tools and practices to assist in food cost.
- Ensure product deliveries are placed in the appropriate storage area upon delivery
- Taste preparations as they are completed and adjust as needed
- Monitor cooling, and methods of cooling for safety and DOH adherence.
- Monitor proper arrangement of food storage
- Create a daily report for the Head Chef
- Assist with inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and management of supplies.
More about you
You are highly organized, you work clean, and you want to grow your skills and career. You remain calm under pressure and have great written and verbal communication skills. You are hard-working, love food and culinary culture, and want to grow your own leadership and grow others. You are flexible and ready and willing to positively and enthusiastically fill any role in the kitchen as needed based on staffing and business levels.
You work well with others
You enjoy working with others who share a passion for food, quality, and innovation. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shifty with the people you work with and care about your co-workers.
You are a juggling master
Work in a professional kitchen can sometimes be hectic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our support staff is. You don’t get fired up under pressure, and know how to prioritize, and keep cool when things get busy. You know how to ask for help, and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.
Your Qualifications
- Positive attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Continually receptive to constructive guidance from leads and managers
- Be able to lift up to 50lbs safely and without risk of injury to self, others, or company property
- Care about the quality of the job you perform, and strive for efficiency
- Ability to maintain excellent service in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated; able to look for additional tasks during slow times
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace and environment.
- Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
- Able to work in a consistently busy restaurant environment.
- 5+ years of progressive work experience in a culinary environment
- Basic computer skills, and Microsoft Office Suite competency required
Why you should be part of the pFriem Team
The People
We are a passionate group who takes our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously. Our team is made up of highly talented individuals not only in their jobs but also their hobbies and personal pursuits. Whether it’s enjoying shift beers with the crew or experiencing the Columbia River outdoor scene with co-workers, the pFriem team is warm and welcoming with a strong bond over beer. We promote from within so there is opportunity for career advancement.
The Location
You get to work in one of the most stunning locations in the PNW! pFriem is located at the Hood River Waterfront Park with epic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood is a short drive from town where you can recreate all year long. You’ll be surrounded by a Gorge community that thrives with local purveyors and people passionate about beer, food, the outdoors, and its people.
The Benefits
- Quarterly bonuses based on tasting room achievement goals.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment.
- Tasting Room credit good for meals, beer, and merchandise.
- Discounts in our Tasting Room for meals, beer, and merchandise.
- Great health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with a full company paid health offering.
- Basic life insurance, paid paternity/maternity leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Participate in our retirement savings plan (401k) with a 4% match.
- Company-wide outings, including volunteer for local charities and non-profits.
