Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef Sugar Mountain - 3.6 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Inventory management Fine dining experience Staff scheduling Mid-level Performance management 3 years Sanitation procedures Hiring Kitchen cost control Team management Kitchen staff training Meat cutting Kitchen staff scheduling Staffing management Hotel experience Full Job Description About The Butcher's Table The Butcher's Table is one of Seattle's most swanky restaurants, providing an unparalleled culinary experience with an innovative menu featuring our own Mishima Reserve Wagyu beef. Our restaurant features a raw bar, an onsite butcher shop, and an energetic bar scene. The Opportunity We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef and complement our outstanding team. This person should be ready to take their well-earned credentials to a fine dining restaurant with a contemporary edge. Please be as passionate as we are about providing an incredible dining and service experience. Key Responsibilities Schedules and coordinates the work of Kitchen Staff to ensure that food preparation is perfect Assists Executive Chef in continually looking for improvements in the operational processes in the BOH Assists Executive Chef when present, and act on behalf of Executive Chef when absent in matters of organizing, training and employee management Adheres to specifications of recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation assuring high consistency A full participant in seasonal menu changes, regularly creating unique dishes and menu items for daily features and specialty events Provides immediate supervision of all back of house employees Oversees staff performance and productivity Participates in employee hiring and discipline Assists Executive Chef to ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained through all kitchen areas What We're Looking For 3+ years of Sous Chef experience in an upscale dining environment Outstanding food skills, with expertise in technique and menu item creation The ability to interpret and manage recipes to ensure compliance and minimize waste Experience with managing integrated inventory management software Experience managing labor costs Excellent attention to detail Experience with high volume Private Event/Catering operations a plus Experience in butchering a plus Hotel and production experience preferred Compensation & Benefits The starting salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $95,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums, along with 15 days of paid time-off, 9 paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees enjoy a 35% employee discount at Sugar Mountain locations. Commitment to Our Communities Sugar Mountain has created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit funded by a portion of sales from companies under the Sugar Mountain umbrella. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creates an environment where everyone belongs. Sugar Mountain is a tobacco- free company.