Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work in 2021, this is R/A!

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To support our growth, we’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our awesome team! The Sous Chef will focus on culinary excellence and the cafe experience for the Food program to support operational excellence. This position reports to the Executive Chef and will leverage their strong hospitality and operational skills to oversee daily administrative and operational tasks, including financial management and analysis, sanitation, and safety.

This role will be based in Seattle, WA.

This awesome position offers:

• Unlimited growth with the Compass Group.
• Work/Life balance - Monday-Friday daytime hours.
• Excellent benefits & perks.
• A positive and supportive team environment.

The great things you’ll do:

• Follow all menu and production/prep expectations and guides, opening/closing checklist, and responsibility guides.
• Motivate, train, and develop team members.
• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring that all products and ingredients used are purchased following sector and food purchasing standards and sustainability commitments.
• Promote a culture of food and workplace safety.
• Communicate with the Client honestly, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 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).

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary experience in a similar volume, quality food service establishment.
• Strong passion for great food and hospitality.