Sous Chef: Collaborate on Seasonal Menus & Lead Kitchen

Upper Crust Food Service; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Seattle is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will work closely with the Head Chef to shape menus, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll contribute to seasonal menu concepts, lead by example, and support a team of cooks and staff. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and consistent quality across campus dining programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience in bulk prep and production.
• Food safety handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Must pass background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort standing 8+ hours and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to spec
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text

Skills

Communication skills

Menu planning

Under pressure

Team leadership support

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Seattle is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will work closely with the Head Chef to shape menus, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll contribute to seasonal menu concepts, lead by example, and support a team of cooks and staff. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and consistent quality across campus dining programs.