Culinary Operations Lead & Sous Chef Manager

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Sous Chef/Manager for Student Affairs to lead culinary operations under the Chef de Cuisine. You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, manage budgets, and support dining services including catering and residential dining programs.

In this role you will help develop and implement culinary programs, foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and provide leadership when the Chef is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant administration or closely related field.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience including budgeting.
• Experience in culinary operations with multi-unit food service responsibilities.
• General computer knowledge and proficiency with common software.
• Strong written communication skills and staff training experience.
• ServSafe certification and Food Handler's Permit or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, implement, and manage culinary programs within the dining facility.
• Supervise cook leads, food service workers, student workers and temporary staff.
• Ensure high culinary standards, quality control, and food safety/sanitation.
• Assist with annual operating budget and monitor food and labor costs.
• Support catering, retail dining operations, and residential dining programs.
• Provide leadership in the Chef de Cuisine's absence.

Skills

Supervisory/management

Budgeting

Culinary operations

Program development

Strong written communication

ServSafe certified

Food handler permit

Flex scheduling

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant administration

Tools

General computer knowledge

MS Office

Job description

Washington State University is seeking a Sous Chef/Manager for Student Affairs to lead culinary operations under the Chef de Cuisine. You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, manage budgets, and support dining services including catering and residential dining programs.

In this role you will help develop and implement culinary programs, foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and provide leadership when the Chef is unavailable.