Sous Chef

This is an exciting opportunity to join an independent, chef-owned restaurant group located in Kirkland, recognized for its dedication to local farms, scratch cookery, and seasonally changing menus crafted with the freshest organic ingredients. This restaurant group prides itself on creating a vibrant, community-driven dining experience where passion for great food meets sustainable, farm-to-table practices. The establishment is well respected for its innovation, attention to quality, and its commitment to supporting local farmers and suppliers. They value a collaborative kitchen environment and emphasize servant leadership principles, inspiring their team members to cultivate a positive work culture and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The Sous Chef role is a key leadership position within the back of house team, reporting directly to the Executive Chef and working closely with the Owners and Service Director to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This position carries significant responsibility, overseeing all aspects of the guest's food experience, from the initial creation of menu items to ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant's high standards for quality and presentation. As a Sous Chef, you will be the steward of kitchen efficiency and cleanliness, managing labor and food cost budgets, leading staff training, and ensuring all recipes and procedures are documented and followed meticulously.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success as a sous chef in kitchens with daily changing menus, demonstrating adaptability, innovation, and advanced culinary skills. Experience managing both high-end culinary environments as well as more volume-driven kitchen operations is highly valued, as is a deep passion for food and hospitality. The Sous Chef is expected to use technology effectively to streamline back of house systems while fostering a culture of excellence and engagement. This leadership role demands a candidate who excels at communication and teamwork within a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, environment, maintaining composure and delivering a consistently outstanding standard of service.

This is a full-time, hourly position requiring weekend availability, with shifts typically structured as 8 hours per day, including day and evening shifts. The pay range is $27 to $32 per hour, which includes base pay plus expected hourly tips, and benefits are available for full-time team members including health insurance and paid sick time. A 50% employee food discount is also offered, supporting a team culture that values the love of food and well-being.

If you are a detail-oriented, passionate culinary professional who thrives on complexity and enjoys leading teams to culinary excellence, this Sous Chef opportunity offers a rewarding career pathway in a respected independent restaurant setting. Join a company that supports continuous learning, training, and career growth while contributing to the success of a dynamic and community-focused restaurant group.