Lead Sous Chef – Campus Dining & Events

Upper Crust Food Service; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Seattle seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef and Dining Director in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food production, staff supervision, quality control, and safe kitchen practices. This role supports residential dining, catering, and special events.

You will monitor portioning, presentation, and food cost while coordinating with the team to ensure high culinary standards across services and events in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supervising kitchen staff in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to assist with menu planning, production planning, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily food production for residential dining, catering, and special events.
• Support menu execution, recipe adherence, and food presentation standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations and consistent food quality.
• Monitor food preparation, portioning, and service to maintain quality and cost control.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and proper food storage procedures.
• Support catering operations, including event preparation, setup, and execution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the Chef on menu development and operational improvements.
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Chef’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Food production

Quality control

Menu execution

Inventory management

Food cost control

Safety compliance

Kitchen equipment

Catering operations

Communication

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Seattle seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef and Dining Director in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food production, staff supervision, quality control, and safe kitchen practices. This role supports residential dining, catering, and special events.

You will monitor portioning, presentation, and food cost while coordinating with the team to ensure high culinary standards across services and events in a fast-paced environment.