Senior Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Team

Compass Group USA; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Washington state (Kirkland) is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations and ensure high-quality food and service. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to establish clear processes, and lead a professional, accountable team in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist with menu planning, food preparation, cost controls, catering execution, sanitation, and team development.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or related field or equivalent culinary experience.
• Progressive kitchen management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize people, processes, and priorities.
• Strong team leadership and coaching abilities.
• Catering and event execution experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.
• Institutional/contract foodservice experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to manage the daily culinary operation, ensuring consistent execution and service standards.
• Establish organized kitchen processes to promote efficiency and accountability.
• Supervise and develop hourly culinary staff while fostering a professional team environment.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and food preparation.
• Coordinate staffing, production schedules, and priorities to meet operational needs.
• Provide direction during high-volume or time-sensitive operations.
• Assist with food and labor cost controls, inventory, ordering, and expenses.
• Execute catering events with proper staffing and presentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Washington state (Kirkland) is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations and ensure high-quality food and service. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to establish clear processes, and lead a professional, accountable team in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist with menu planning, food preparation, cost controls, catering execution, sanitation, and team development.