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Sage Hospitality

Line Cook - Departure

Portland, OR · On-site

$24/hr

... Asian cuisine - two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants * Living Sustainability Philosophy ... Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. * Assist in keeping buffet stocked. * Return all ...

Sage Hospitality

Line Cook PM - Urban Farmer

Portland, OR · On-site

$24/hr

... Asian cuisine - two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants * Living Sustainability Philosophy ... Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. * Assist in keeping buffet stocked. * Return all ...

Sage Hospitality

Line Cook PM - Urban Farmer

Portland, OR

$16.75 - $21/hr

... Asian cuisine - two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants * Living Sustainability Philosophy ... Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. * Assist in keeping buffet stocked. * Return all ...

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How much do asian buffet jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for asian buffet in the United States is $13.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.86 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel at an Asian Buffet restaurant, you need skills in food preparation, safe food handling, and customer service, often supported by prior experience in buffet or restaurant settings. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications, and buffet management systems are frequently required. Outstanding teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication are key soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These competencies ensure high-quality food presentation, efficient service, and a positive dining experience for customers.

What are the typical responsibilities of staff working at an Asian Buffet restaurant?

Staff at an Asian Buffet restaurant are responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, replenishing buffet items, maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, and providing friendly customer service. Their duties often include monitoring food temperatures, restocking ingredients, assisting guests with their needs, and ensuring the presentation of food remains inviting throughout the day. Team members may also be expected to work collaboratively to set up and close down buffet stations, as well as handle minor customer inquiries or issues. The fast-paced, team-oriented environment offers opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities over time.

What is an Asian Buffet job?

An Asian Buffet job typically involves working in a restaurant that offers a buffet-style dining experience with a variety of Asian cuisine. Common roles include food preparation, customer service, maintaining buffet stations, and ensuring cleanliness. Employees may work as cooks, servers, cashiers, or dishwashers. The job often requires teamwork, multitasking, and providing a positive dining experience for customers.

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Line Cook - Departure

Line Cook - Departure

Sage Hospitality

Portland, OR • On-site

$24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Why us?
At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.
At The Nines, Portland, we embrace:
  • Historic Retail Palace Reborn - Adaptive reuse of the 1909 Meier & Frank building as a love letter to Portland's architectural past
  • Dual Culinary Destination - Urban Farmer's farm-to-table steakhouse and Departure's rooftop pan-Asian cuisine - two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants
  • Living Sustainability Philosophy - Onsite honeybees, hydroponic gardens, and a house butcher reflect a genuine commitment to sourcing
  • Oregon Art Immersion - 400+ locally curated pieces including the iconic Bird Song chandelier and student monotypes in every room
  • Sophisticated Portland Spirit - Luxury rooted in the city's creative, locally obsessed, independent character

All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of The Nines, Portland and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.
Job Overview
Line Cook PM ensures proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and ensures proper sanitation levels.
Responsibilities
  • Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
  • Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
  • Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
  • Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
  • Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
  • Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
  • Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
  • Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
  • Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
  • Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
  • Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
  • Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
  • Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
  • Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
  • Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
  • Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
  • Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
  • Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
  • Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school education or equivalent.
Experience
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Knowledge/Skills
  • Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
  • Periodic climbing required.
  • Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
  • Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
  • Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
  • Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
  • Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
  • Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment
Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.
  • Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Benefits
Departure is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon's Healthiest Employers, the Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
  • All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
  • 401k matching for all our associates.
  • Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
  • Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates!
  • Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
  • Our location is right next to the center of all MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
  • $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.
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About Sage Hospitality Group

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As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

Industry

Hospitality services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1984

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