The Sous Chef for Residential Dining plays a pivotal role in managing day-to-day culinary operations within a large multi-concept dining facility. Working under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine and General Manager, the Sous Chef is responsible for leading production efforts while ensuring compliance with established policies, recipes, and production standards.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Unit Manager to implement goals and objectives.Maintain the department's vision, values, and priorities, ensuring alignment within the unit.Monitor attendance and adjust staffing to meet daily production needs.Direct food production and assign tasks for kitchen staff.Ensure compliance with contracts, policies, and procedures.Lead and convene production meetings.Instruct staff on safe food handling practices.Maintain visibility and accessibility for customers, building managers, and staff.Direct staff on unit operation policies and procedures.Ensure adherence to sanitation, safety, and other kitchen safety programs.Establish and maintain inventory par levels to minimize waste.Manage inventory from ordering to utilization, including vendor communication.Ensure displays, freezers, and prep areas are clean and meet health standards.Conduct in-service training on unit safety, food safety, and customer service.Identify and correct unsafe conditions and practices.Monitor food preparation and production areas for neatness and safety.Seek quality improvements in recipes through testing and execution.Collaborate with culinary staff to ensure recipes meet business plan requirements.Conduct training and mentorship for culinary staff, including hands-on guidance.
Essential SkillsExperience as a line cook or similar culinary role.Strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor a diverse team.Knowledge of food safety and kitchen safety protocols.Excellent organizational and inventory management skills.
Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a multi-concept dining facility is preferred.Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary staff and management.Strong focus on culinary results and continuous improvement.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic and diverse culinary team that values continuous improvement and quality. The work environment fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering opportunities for mentorship and hands-on training. Experience a supportive culture that emphasizes safety, customer service, and culinary excellence.
Work Environment
The Sous Chef will work in a large multi-concept residential dining facility, collaborating with a diverse team of culinary professionals. The role involves hands-on food preparation, production, and display in a fast-paced environment that adheres to high standards of safety and cleanliness.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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