Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Kalispel Tribe of Indians; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians in Washington seeks an experienced Culinary Supervisor to lead a team of 5–15 kitchen staff. You will oversee daily operations, uphold HACCP, mentor staff, and ensure top-quality, visually appealing dishes while controlling food and labor costs.

Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, hiring and training, and enforcing health and safety standards. Shift requirements include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Six years of related culinary experience and/or training.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary Arts certificate or two-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of culinary team and daily kitchen assignments.
• Ensure health, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Assist Chef in creating specialty dishes.
• Oversee menu planning and development.
• Monitor inventory daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Control food and labor costs.
• Recruit, hire, train, and direct staff.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Ensure quality and appearance of all served food.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Sanitation

Menu development

Staff training

Hiring & coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematics for food costs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts certificate or degree from two-year College or technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians in Washington seeks an experienced Culinary Supervisor to lead a team of 5–15 kitchen staff. You will oversee daily operations, uphold HACCP, mentor staff, and ensure top-quality, visually appealing dishes while controlling food and labor costs.

Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, hiring and training, and enforcing health and safety standards. Shift requirements include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.