Sous Chef

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Sous Chef assisting back of house operations while collaborating with the Head Chef. Responsible for menu development, inventory management, and training team members.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $29 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assisting in the success of all back of house operations while collaborating with and receiving direct mentorship from the Head Chef.
Assists in menu development, inventory management, and equipment upkeep.
Provides leadership and active supervision of all BOH team members, in addition to their assigned daily activities.
Assigns roles and delegates work autonomously to all BOH team members, on an as-needed basis.
Assists the Head Chef with weekly inventory.
Actively contributes recipes for weekly specials in collaboration with the Head Chef on menu development.
Actively furthers and develops performance standards for all BOH roles; identifies opportunities for coaching, feedback, and additional training.
Performs the duties of a Line Cook at the highest level; serves as a role model for all standards of service.
Implements and maintains adherence to new and existing company processes and policies.
Ensures food is prepared and plated to the expectations set forth by the Head Chef and executed in a timely manner.
Verifies and audits the daily BOH opening/closing checklists.
Helps to maintain daily preparation checklists and ensures adherence to recipes set forth by the Head Chef.
Ensures that proper food safety procedures and sanitation practices are being adhered to throughout the kitchen.
Continues to develop leadership skills and business acumen alongside the Head Chef.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Chef or General Manager.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment with the ability to train others in their safe operation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must possess requisite state and county food-handling permits.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications.
At least two years of BOH leadership experience in a full-service restaurant operation.
Exudes a genuine interest and a strong commitment to culinary knowledge and the self-development of leadership skills.
Demonstrable ability to interact professionally in verbal and written communication.
Displays capability to provide direction to others in a manner that will drive the correct behaviors.
Exhibits an understanding of professional cooking, preparation techniques, and knife handling skills.
Proven knowledge of recipe-building, costing, and inventory management.
Operates effectively under pressure and possesses the ability to convert stressful situations into positive experiences.
Works effectively independently and autonomously; drives success through accountability.
Demonstrates responsible, ethical, and honest behavior.
Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off: 25 Days accrued per year
8 Company Holidays
Health Benefits: Zero cost premium options for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement: 401(k) with 4% Safe Harbor match, no vesting period
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Confinement Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

menu developmentinventory managementrecipe-buildingcostingfood preparation techniquesknife handling skillsfood safety proceduressanitation practiceskitchen equipment maintenanceline cooking

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingfeedbackautonomyaccountabilityprofessional interactionstress managementself-developmentethical behavior

Certifications

state food-handling permitcounty food-handling permit