Sous Chef - UW Dining (multiple opportunities)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Sous Chef for UW Dining to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure recipes and standards are followed in a large residential dining facility.

The role reports to the Unit Manager or Unit Culinary Leader and focuses on culinary excellence, cost control, food safety, and high-quality customer service across multi-concept dining venues.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day kitchen operations and production planning.
• Ensures compliance with contracts, policies, and safety regulations.
• Delivers exceptional customer service by addressing feedback and special requests.
• Manages inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, and cost control.
• Supervises staff performance and trainings; oversees time and leave approvals.
• Supports CBORD Food Service Suite initiatives by working with systems teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

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].

Applicants 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.