Sous Chef: Lead a Fast-Paced Kitchen & Grow

THE SOUND HOTEL SEATTLE BELLTOWN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Sick Pay

Job summary

The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown in Seattle is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and coach the culinary team, help with menu development, manage food costs, maintain safety standards, and step in as acting leader when the Executive Chef is away. This full-time role comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Sous Chef or culinary leadership experience.
• Experience with food cost control and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and support culinary team members during food preparation and service.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet company standards.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Help create and execute menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure efficient kitchen workflow and support a positive team environment.
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food quality

Team motivation

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown in Seattle is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and coach the culinary team, help with menu development, manage food costs, maintain safety standards, and step in as acting leader when the Executive Chef is away. This full-time role comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.