AM Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Fresh Menu Creation

Columbia Hospitality; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Daily pay

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Discounted lodging

Discounted dining

Discounted spa

Employee assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie, WA is seeking an AM Sous Chef to lead the day‑to‑day kitchen and assume full responsibility for the culinary operation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. You will develop procedures, monitor food and labor costs, train and supervise staff, and coordinate with the General Manager on contracts and menus.

Required: culinary arts degree or equivalent, 7+ years in the industry, and at least 2 years in a culinary

Qualifications

• A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management.
• Excellent business communication skills (written and verbal) to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries.
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws; conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Flexible and able to perform multiple tasks in stressful situations with shifting priorities.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Excellent people skills with a professional, friendly and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, punctual and highly organized.
• State Food Handler’s License(s).

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operation of the kitchen and full kitchen leadership.
• Develop and implement procedures to meet established standards.
• Communicate daily with General Manager for updates and revisions.
• Maintain standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety.
• Ensure timely follow-through on client, guest and team member requests.
• Assist in staff selection, supervision, training, scheduling and development.
• Lead with positive leadership to meet and exceed standards.
• Monitor food and labor costs.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of storage and food lines to ensure rotation and sanitation.
• Prepare daily production needs and manage par levels.
• Create new menu items and ensure attractive presentations.
• Oversee opening and closing kitchen procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Food safety

Team management

Education

Culinary arts degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie, WA is seeking an AM Sous Chef to lead the day‑to‑day kitchen and assume full responsibility for the culinary operation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. You will develop procedures, monitor food and labor costs, train and supervise staff, and coordinate with the General Manager on contracts and menus.

Required: culinary arts degree or equivalent, 7+ years in the industry, and at least 2 years in a culinary