Sous Chef

Elliotts Oyster House; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – medical, dental, &

Sick Leave

Vacation Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Elliott’s Oyster House in Seattle seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee high-volume operations and mentor a team of cooks. Candidates with prior management or supervisory experience are encouraged, and the role emphasizes passion for food quality and teamwork.

Starting pay ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 per year plus overtime. Benefits include health insurance, sick leave, vacation, 401(k) with match, commuter benefits, EAP, and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience preferred; line cooks with high-volume experience encouraged.
• Supervisory/training experience in a high-volume restaurant is required.
• Goal-driven with a desire to advance and be a leader.
• Willing to train with chefs to run kitchen operations.
• Enjoy working with people as part of a team and team leader.
• Recognized as a positive, effective leader.
• Passionate about food, food quality and creativity.
• Schedule flexibility - weekends, days, nights, overtime as needed, able to cover shifts with short notice if necessary.
• Ordering and inventory experience.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy.
• Able to sustain high energy activities for extended periods of time and able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate kitchen operations with chefs.
• Lead, train, and mentor cooks and line staff.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.
• Manage scheduling and inventory processes.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team training

People management

Food quality passion

Schedule flexibility

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Job description

Since 1975, Elliott’s Oyster House has been a Seattle waterfront institution, delighting guests with impeccably fresh seafood and warm hospitality. Over the decades, we’ve built a national reputation for seafood excellence—serving wild salmon from thriving Pacific runs, sustainable Dungeness crab, Alaskan halibut, and a variety of shellfish from the cold, pristine waters of the Northwest. At the heart of it all are our oysters—our signature offering and enduring passion.

Sustainability is core to everything we do. That’s why we partner with local oyster growers and fishery stewards who share our deep commitment to preserving marine ecosystems for future generations. At Elliott’s, every plate tells a story of care: for the craft, the coast, and the communities we serve.

Must Have:

• Prior management experience well regarded, however, line cooks with high volume experience are also encouraged to apply
• Previous supervisory and/or training experience required in a high volume restaurant
• Goal driven with a desire to advance and be a leader
• Will work and train with chefs in order to run kitchen operations
• Enjoy working with people as part of a team and team leader
• Recognized as a positive, effective leader
• Passionate about food, food quality and creativity
• Schedule flexibility - weekends, days, nights, overtime as needed, able to cover shifts with short notice if necessary
• Ordering and inventory experience
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy
• Able to sustain high energy activities for extended periods of time and able to lift 50 lbs

Starting Pay:

$75,000-85,000/year on average ($30-34/hour + overtime)

Benefits

• Health Insurance – medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability
• Sick Leave – accrue 1 hour of Sick for every 30 hours worked.
• Vacation Time – start with 2 weeks per year (3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Commuter Benefits through Alice/Parking assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dining Discounts

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Location - Elliott's Oyster House