Sous Chef (Exempt)
$81,000–$85,000 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Oversee food preparation to order, ensuring recipes and procedures are followed while maintaining high standards of quality, speed, and taste. Supervise kitchen personnel under the Chef's direction, taking full charge of managing all staff during absences to ensure smooth operations. Collaborate with vendors and front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional culinary experiences using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Manage inventory through basic mathematical calculations and navigate recipe systems for administrative tasks. Requires open availability for various shifts including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- open availability to work various opening, closing, weekend and holiday shifts
- strong communication skills
- ability to remain calm under pressure
- ability to make sound decisions quickly
- excellent problem-solving skills
- good judgment
- detail orientation
- ability to work closely with vendors
- ability to work closely with front-of-house staff
- ability to multitask
- ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- team player
- willingness to lend a helping hand
- flexibility
- adaptability
- basic computer skills
- ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
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