Chef de Cuisine: Creative Menu Leader & Kitchen Director

Restaurant Associates; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Kirkland is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to own the Café Food Program, ensuring top quality, freshness, and presentation while upholding partner culture and health regulations.

The role balances kitchen leadership with administrative duties such as menu research, staff development, and strong partner relations, with emphasis on safety and sustainability across operations.

Qualifications

• Culinary or college degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years kitchen supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant or food service.
• General hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability.
• Ability to operate web-based ordering systems, process changes and client profiles.
• Proficient with Google Suite and related office tools.
• Meet unit-specific uniform standards and use PPE per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Meet all timelines for payroll, café service, accounts receivable, HR, and project deadlines.
• Train and supervise staff; develop managerial culinary leadership.
• Lead initiatives including Circle of Responsibility, Low Carbon Diet, and Farm to Fork programs.
• Plan seasonal menus reflecting culture, dietary needs, and cost control.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

PPE and uniform standards

Google Suite

Client profiles

Education

Culinary degree or college degree

Tools

Web-based ordering systems

Google Suite

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Kirkland is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to own the Café Food Program, ensuring top quality, freshness, and presentation while upholding partner culture and health regulations.

The role balances kitchen leadership with administrative duties such as menu research, staff development, and strong partner relations, with emphasis on safety and sustainability across operations.