Campus Dining: Sous Chef & Operations Manager

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Sous Chef/Manager for Student Affairs in Pullman, WA. You will supervise diverse staff, develop and oversee culinary programs, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality across Dining Services.

The role supports budget development, ingredient specs, and training initiatives, with weekends required as needed. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant administration, institutional management, business administration or closely related field with two years supervisory/management experience including planning and budgeting.
• Experience in culinary operations and multi-unit food service management; knowledge of menu management, cost controls, and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef de Cuisine in developing, testing, and managing culinary programs.
• Supervise cook leads, food service worker leads, student employees, and temporary staff.
• Support budgeting, cost controls, menus, and ingredient specifications; ensure food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Food safety

Strong written communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hotel/restaurant administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Catering management system

Food production software

Spreadsheets/Word processing

Job description

Washington State University seeks a Sous Chef/Manager for Student Affairs in Pullman, WA. You will supervise diverse staff, develop and oversee culinary programs, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality across Dining Services.

The role supports budget development, ingredient specs, and training initiatives, with weekends required as needed. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this full-time position.