Sous Chef

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

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Chef and Dining Director in overseeing daily kitchen operations. This role is responsible for assisting with food production, staff supervision, quality control, and ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment. The Sous Chef will help maintain high culinary standards while supporting residential dining, catering services, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

This role includes a broad range of culinary, operational, and leadership duties:

• 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, production planning, and operational improvements.
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Chef’s absence.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control procedures.
• Support allergen awareness and safe food preparation practices.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with health department regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety through training, accountability, and best practices.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and high-volume food production.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management, food cost control, and waste reduction practices.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with catering operations and large-scale meal service.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems for communication, scheduling, and reporting

Why Join Upper Crust Food Service?

We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to lead a flagship account within the Seattle collegiate landscape. Ready to lead the next era of campus dining?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave