Position Title: Chef de Cuisine
Location: Kirkland, WA
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:30AM - 4:00PM Pacific
Salary: $95,000 - $102,000 / year
Job SummaryWorking as the Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day culinary operations and ensuring the successful execution of food production under the direction of the Executive Chef. This position plays a key leadership role in maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, and operational efficiency. The Chef de Cuisine will also serve as a culinary leader and may assume responsibility for departmental operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee and support daily culinary production to ensure the consistent preparation, quality, and presentation of all food offerings.
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef to execute culinary standards, operational goals, and exceptional dining experiences.
- Serve as the culinary department leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, providing direction and maintaining continuity of operations.
- Ensure all food production, preparation, storage, and presentation practices comply with HACCP guidelines and all applicable food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assist with menu development and implementation, incorporating current food and catering trends while meeting operational and client needs.
- Support inventory management, ordering, purchasing, and food cost controls to promote efficient and cost-effective culinary operations.
- Lead, train, coach, and develop culinary team members while fostering a professional, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen environment.
- Assist with personnel management responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, coaching, counseling, and corrective action as needed.
- Oversee food production for high-volume service, batch cooking, catering events, and large banquet functions.
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, consistency, presentation, sanitation, and guest satisfaction across all culinary operations.
- Partner with culinary and operations leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications:- Associate degree in Culinary Arts (A.O.S.) or a culinary certificate preferred.
- Three to five years of progressive culinary experience preferred.
- Two to five years of culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal education, training, and overall experience.
- Previous experience in high-volume food production, batch cooking, catering, banquet, or large-scale event operations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience producing food for large catering or banquet functions.
- Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends, with an emphasis on quality, production, presentation, and innovation.
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, purchasing, and food cost controls.
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Proven ability to train, coach, develop, and lead culinary teams.
- ServSafe Certification required or the ability to obtain certification.
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Req ID: Restaurant Associates
Allison Murphy
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