Executive Sous Chef

Stonebridge Companies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Seattle, WA. You will oversee food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on inventory, supplies, and menu development to meet high culinary standards.

This full-time, on-site position requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and budgeting ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences while adhering to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ability to estimate food costs, manage inventory, and control budgets.
• Excellent communication with team and other departments.
• Proficient in basic computer functions (MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and maintain high culinary standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage supplies.
• Develop menus with Executive Chef considering seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in all kitchen operations.
• Train cooks and kitchen staff in preparation and presentation techniques.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Budget control

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

College or university certificate / 2-4 years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

City, State: Seattle, Washington Title: Executive Sous Chef Location: Seattle, WA FLSA: Exempt Status: Full-time Reports to: Executive Chef Supervises: Kitchen Team Members Pay Range: $90,000 - $95,000 annually

Job Summary: The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring high culinary standards, and assisting with kitchen management. This role supervises kitchen staff, monitors food quality, and collaborates with the Executive Chef to manage inventory, order supplies, and develop menus while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Ensure food quality by checking raw and cooked products to meet culinary standards.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspect the quantity and quality of received products and manage inventory.
• Order and requisition food supplies to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee food presentation, including creating decorative food displays.
• Instruct cooks and other kitchen staff in food preparation, garnishing, and presentation techniques.
• Estimate food and ingredient costs and manage supply needs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and team to develop recipes and menus, considering seasonal ingredients and customer demand.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• College or university program certificate, or 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to train and manage kitchen staff.
• Proficiency in interpreting and performing basic computer functions, including MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ability to estimate food costs, manage inventory, and control budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment:

• Primarily a kitchen environment with exposure to high temperatures and kitchen equipment.
• Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day.
• Standing for more than 90% of the time.
• Walking for more than 50% of the time.
• Lifting and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. more than 1/3 of the time.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-09-02

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.