Executive Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Stonebridge in Seattle, WA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee food preparation, uphold high culinary standards, and assist with kitchen management. This role supervises kitchen staff, monitors quality, and partners with the Executive Chef to manage inventory, orders, and menu development while ensuring health and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary certificate or 2–4 years related experience, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of food safety, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and culinary standards.
• Monitor sanitation and health compliance.
• Manage inventory, receive supplies, and control costs.
• Develop menus with the Executive Chef and team.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Ensure consistent food presentation and decor.
• Train cooks and staff in preparation and garnishing techniques.
• Maintain attendance and professional appearance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Inventory management

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Culinary certificate or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

$90,000 - $95,000 annually

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, and 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.