Chef de Cuisine

Sodexo

$81K — $85K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance practices.
  • Leadership experience guiding culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
  • Background in sports, entertainment, or premium hospitality environments preferred.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.
  • Associate degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 1 year of management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily kitchen operations for event and non-event food service.
  • Guide and develop culinary team members for consistent performance.
  • Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Monitor food and labor costs to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee inventory, equipment upkeep, and kitchen organization.
  • Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs.
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description
We are searching for an experienced Chef de Cuisine for T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners! Offered salary range: $81,168.40 - $85,000

About the job

The Chef de Cuisine plays a key role in supporting kitchen leadership and delivering high-quality culinary experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position contributes to the success of event-day and daily operations by ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all food service areas.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $58735 per year - $76010 per year

What's in it for you
  • Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth execution of event and non-event food service.
  • Guide and develop culinary team members to maintain consistency and high performance.
  • Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Monitor food and labor costs to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee inventory, equipment upkeep, and kitchen organization.
  • Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.


What you'll bring
  • Experience in high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance practices.
  • Leadership experience guiding culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
  • Background in sports, entertainment, or premium hospitality environments preferred.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.


Requirements

Education Requirement: Associate degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience

Management Experience: 1 year

Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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