Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Cost Control

Summit at Snoqualmie; Snoqualmie Pass (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Ally Health Telemedicine

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington is seeking a Sous Chef to serve as the Executive Chef's second-in-command, overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu execution, cost controls, and team leadership. Come work and play at Seattle's home mountain, the Summit at Snoqualmie.

Located an hour from Seattle, at the junction where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 90. With summer activities ramping up with spectacular Mountain Biking trails and Scenic Lift Rides, there is a lot to do all year

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or equivalent combination of professional experience.
• Proven kitchen leadership experience directing culinary teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Experience in menu development, cost control, inventory management, and staff training.
• Advanced knife skills, cooking techniques, and culinary knowledge across multiple cuisines.
• Financial acumen in food costing, portion control, and kitchen profit/loss management.
• Obtain and maintain a Washington State Food Worker Card.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu innovation and seasonal offerings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on kitchen performance analysis.
• Support special event and catering logistics.
• Oversee culinary operations, food preparation, and service delivery, maintaining quality standards.
• Implement food cost controls, portion management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Oversee inventory and procurement, including ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of products.
• Implement and monitor food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and health department compliance.
• Manage staff scheduling and labor to optimize coverage and control costs.
• Lead culinary team training, mentoring, and performance coaching.
• Orchestrate kitchen operations during peak service periods, ensuring seamless coordination between stations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Menu development

Cost control

Inventory management

Staff training

Advanced knife skills

Financial acumen

Education

Formal culinary education or equivalent

Job description

Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington is seeking a Sous Chef to serve as the Executive Chef's second-in-command, overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu execution, cost controls, and team leadership. Come work and play at Seattle's home mountain, the Summit at Snoqualmie.

Located an hour from Seattle, at the junction where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 90. With summer activities ramping up with spectacular Mountain Biking trails and Scenic Lift Rides, there is a lot to do all year