Sous Chef – Gig Harbor, WA

Goodwin Recruiting; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit share bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Monthly house account balance

Employee discount

Paid Sick Leave

Language class tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Sous Chef to work closely with the Chef and kitchen staff to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the delivery of exceptional food. Your culinary expertise, leadership, attention to detail, and drive to grow will be instrumental in maintaining our restaurant's commitment to providing a delightful dining experience for our valued guests.

The role emphasizes food quality, kitchen management, and team leadership with responsibilities spanning inventory,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, preferably with expertise in Mexican cuisine.
• Knowledge of Mexican culinary traditions, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Food Quality and Presentation
• Kitchen Management
• Team Leadership
• Inventory
• Financial Responsibility
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Training and Development

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Fast-paced kitchen

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

As the Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Chef and/or Executive Chef and kitchen staff to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the delivery of exceptional food. Your culinary expertise, leadership, attention to detail, and drive to grow will be instrumental in maintaining our restaurant's commitment to providing a delightful dining experience for our valued guests.

Sous Chef Benefits

• Quarterly profit share bonus program, up to 10% of annual salary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision options
• PTO
• Monthly house account balance to use across all restaurants
• Employee discount across all restaurants
• Paid Sick Leave separate from PTO.
• English or Spanish language class tuition reimbursement program

Sous Chef Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, preferably with expertise in Mexican cuisine.
• In-depth knowledge of Mexican culinary traditions, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred but not mandatory

Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Food Quality and Presentation
• Kitchen Management
• Team Leadership
• Inventory
• Financial Responsibility
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Training and Development

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David Kim