Sous Chef

  • MAS
  • Ashland, Oregon
  • Full Time
Sous Chef

MAS

masashland

KITCHEN

FULL-TIME

ASHLAND

Lead our seasonal tasting menu at MAS, rooted in Pacific Northwest ingredients and Japanese techniqu

MAS is a small-format fine-dining restaurant offering a tasting menu inspired by the ingredients of the Pacific Northwest and Japanese technique. We're a small, dedicated team working at the intersection of craft and creativity and we're looking for a Sous Chef who s our values and vision.

About the Role

As Sous Chef at MAS, you'll be a key leader in our kitchen, responsible for supporting the execution of our nightly tasting menu and the overall flow of service. You'll collaborate directly with 3x James Beard Finalist, Chef Josh Dorcak, on menu development, prep systems, and sourcing, and will be expected to uphold the standards and philosophy that define our approach to food.

This is a hands-on role that requires leadership by example. You'll work the line during service, manage daily prep and ordering, oversee mise en place across stations, and help train and guide the rest of the team. You should be equally confident breaking down fish as you are managing pacing on a ten-course menu. Flexibility,anization, and attention to detail are critical.

At MAS, we serve just one tasting menu each night in an intimate setting, which allows us to create a deeply personal and detail-oriented experience for our guests. The Sous Chef will help shape that experience, ensuring that each dish and each service reflects ourmitment to quality, seasonality, and story.

The ideal candidate is grounded in technique but open to new ideas. You should thrive in a focused kitchen w creativity, flexibility, and curiosity drive the work. This is a unique opportunity to grow in a restaurant that's small in scale but serious in craft, with room for personal expression and creative input.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of fine-dining kitchen experience, including in a leadership or sous chef role

Strong technical foundation in cooking, plating, and prep systems

Knowledge of (or deep interest in) fermentation, preservation, and seasonality

Excellentmunication, time management, andanizational skills

A calm, solutions-oriented presence under pressure

Respect for ingredients, teammates, and the process

To

Please send a brief introduction and your resume with the subject line Sous Chef Application [Your Name]. Tell us a bit about yourself, why you're interested in MAS, and what you're looking for in your next role.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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MAS - 141 Will Dodge Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Job ID: 485745806
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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