Chef de Cuisine — Lead Culinary Team & Creative Menus

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cellphone allowance

Free parking

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K

HSA/FSA plans

Referral bonus

Employee discounts on lodging/dining/|

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Culinary Leader to oversee the Culinary Team, training, and performance management within the kitchen. You will coordinate with the Food & Beverage Director and Banquets Team to execute events and maintain high standards of quality.

The role requires developing menus, standardizing recipes, and costing them appropriately while maintaining supplier relationships and achieving cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5–6 years related experience.
• Fluent reading/writing/speaking of English.
• Experience with ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee selection, training and performance of the Culinary Team.
• Direct daily kitchen operations and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage Director and Banquets Team on events.
• Lead monthly department meetings and manage cost controls.
• Develop menus, recipes and costings; monitor food cost.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Performance management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Culinary Leader to oversee the Culinary Team, training, and performance management within the kitchen. You will coordinate with the Food & Beverage Director and Banquets Team to execute events and maintain high standards of quality.

The role requires developing menus, standardizing recipes, and costing them appropriately while maintaining supplier relationships and achieving cost targets.