Sous Chef Leader: Quality, Innovation & Team Growth

Paradies Lagardère; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure safety, sanitation, quality, and security standards across locations. You will lead culinary operations, collaborate with teams to design, prepare and deliver high-quality prepared foods, and implement seasonal and promotional programs.

You will also develop positive relationships with customers, peers, and subordinates through QA procedures. You will build vendor alliances, negotiate terms, participate in product development, and lead training

Qualifications

• Must be able to work varied shifts in a 7/365 team environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations: planning, purchasing, sanitation, security, policies, records.

Responsibilities

• Establish cooperative relationships with national and local market vendors.
• Develop alliances based on product innovation and promotion opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, programs, delivery, and terms for prepared foods.
• Lead quality assurance tastings to ensure recipe adherence and consistency.
• Contribute to and execute the culinary strategic plan for the division.
• Support new restaurant openings and renovations.
• Train and develop kitchen staff and managers.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Customer service

Self-starter

Restaurant operations

Lifting 25 lbs

Temp environment耐

Education

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure safety, sanitation, quality, and security standards across locations. You will lead culinary operations, collaborate with teams to design, prepare and deliver high-quality prepared foods, and implement seasonal and promotional programs.

You will also develop positive relationships with customers, peers, and subordinates through QA procedures. You will build vendor alliances, negotiate terms, participate in product development, and lead training