Sous Chef - Residential Dining (multiple opportunities)

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington, Seattle, is seeking a Sous Chef for residential dining to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead production under the Chef de Cuisine and General Manager. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and team development.

The position requires strong leadership, a background in high-volume food service, and proficiency with standard software. Regular shift coverage includes evenings and weekends with no remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of one year of management experience in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day culinary operations and staffing.
• Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation and policies.
• Delivers excellent customer service and maintains vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Sous Chef - Residential Dining (multiple opportunities)Applyremote type: No Teleworklocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-0000130060**Job Description****Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Sous Chef to join their team.****About this Opportunity**The Sous Chef for UW Dining assists with management of day-to-day culinary operations for a large multi concept residential dining facility. This position works under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine and General Manager, and has responsibility for leading production, ensuring compliance to policies, recipes and standards for production.**Key Responsibilities**Leadership – 20%* Provides leadership and strategic direction by aligning unit operations with departmental goals, values, and priorities while leading production meetings and maintaining stakeholder relationships.* Recruits, onboards, trains, and develops staff, ensuring completion of required training and fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.Operations and Customer Service – 30%* Oversees daily kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, food production, and work assignments to meet service and production demands.* Ensures compliance with contracts, policies, union agreements, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and workplace safety regulations.* Delivers exceptional customer service by gathering feedback, resolving concerns, responding to special requests, and maintaining strong customer and partner relationships.* Manages inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, waste reduction, and facility upkeep to support efficient and cost-effective operations.Fiscal Management – 5%* Monitors financial and operational performance through analysis of food costs, production records, staffing schedules, and financial reports to achieve business goals.Culinary Focus and Results – 20%* Drives culinary excellence by improving recipes, developing menus, implementing quality control measures, and enhancing food presentation and display techniques.Supervision – 20%* Supervises and evaluates staff performance, conducts performance appraisals, manages time and leave approvals, and supports employee growth and accountability.CBORD – 5%* Supports CBORD Food Service Suite (FSS) initiatives by developing, validating, testing, and maintaining recipes and production standards in collaboration with culinary and dining systems teams.Reports to the Unit Manager or Unit Culinary Leader**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below.Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.*** Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business administration or related field.* Minimum of one year of management experience in the food service industry.* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.**Additional Desired Qualifications*** Experience in college or university food services.* Experience in a high-volume production setting.**Working Conditions*** UW Dining operates seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The position will have a regularly scheduled shift and will cover other shifts to establish and maintain an overall presence and to ensure appropriate supervision.* Position will also work special events that occur weekends and evenings.* No remote work available.**About the Team****"Working together to enhance student life"** is the Housing & Food Services mission statement. Housing & Food Services is a large and complex organization with a unified commitment to supporting student learning, growth, and success.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$67,200.00 annual**Pay Range Maximum:**$67,200.00 annual**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**Not Applicable**About the UW**Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.**Our Commitment**The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.