Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $27.00 - $33.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
50% employee food discount
Paid sick time
Full-time employment benefits
Hourly wages plus tips
Opportunity for career growth
Supportive team environment
Job Description
DERU Market & Catering is a chef-owned independent restaurant and boutique catering company located in Kirkland. Founded in 2010, this neighborhood eatery is dedicated to passionate, scratch cookery using the best local and organic ingredients sourced from area farms. The company embraces seasonal menus that reflect the freshest ingredients available, creating meaningful and memorable dining experiences for its guests. DERU Market & Catering is not just about food - it is about fostering genuine connections through generous hospitality and attention to detail. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, DERU continues to stand out in Kirkland thanks to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- prior sous chef experience in dynamic kitchen environments
- weekend availability
- ability to work 40 hours per week including day and evening shifts
- certification in CPR and First Aid
- Serve Safe certification
- strong communication and leadership skills
- ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
- capacity to manage labor and food costs effectively
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a sous chef in restaurants with daily changing menus
- ability to create and implement successful back of house operating systems using appropriate and available technology
- demonstrated passion for working with food
- history of regular promotions through various kitchen positions
- experience in diverse kitchen settings including high-end restaurants and numbers-oriented chains
- successful management of labor and food cost budgets
- skilled in training and developing staff
- reputation for maintaining an exceedingly clean kitchen
- excellent relations with front of house staff
- certified in CPR and First Aid
- serve safe certified
Job Duties
- Develops new menu items under direction of owner and documents recipes and procedures
- ensures that all food meets quality and presentation standards
- cooks soups, sauces, and meats according to DERU standards
- resolves customer complaints that are escalated or requests assistance from owners
- orders and oversees inventory of kitchen supplies excluding office and liquor
- regularly teaches staff classes such as Welcome to the Roadhouse, Back of House Orientation, and Basic Food Safety
- leads weekly DOR huddles with staff
- establishes and maintains good communication and a positive working relationship with managing partner, chef, service director, and front of house staff
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