Sous Chef

Description

Lavish Roots is searching for a Sous Chef with a passion for producing dishes representing a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world! As a representative for our company, you will be responsible for all aspects of the café kitchen. You are the direct supervisor of the Jr. Sous Chef(s), Purchasing/Receiving, & Pastry team(s) and will assist in anything related to the FOH. 

Our team of culinary professionals service corporate cafés in Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue with a focus on high quality, fresh meals and exceptional hospitality for the worlds largest social media company in the world.  We strive to create a company that is different from what the current industry offers – a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement. We get to use state of the art facilities and equipment, too!

Work week is Monday - Friday

Salary:  $62k-69K, DOE 

Our team members enjoy:

• Weekends off
• Free on-shift meals
• Free parking (depending on site)

Benefits:

• Affordable health care, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 12 holidays observed/paid
• Cost of Living increase
• Free Life insurance plan
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free meals on shift
• $50 shoe allowance
• Continued education opportunities
• Brilliant, talented co-workers
• Safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice)

• Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day prep/production at Café kitchen (AM and PM)
• Collaborates with Senior Sous Chef(s) and Jr. Sous Chef(s) to create and manage delegation and completion of cooking projects relative to daily menus and menu assignments
• Collaborates with Jr. Sous Chef(s) to ensure all Team Members are on track to complete prep/production or delegated assignments
• Assists with technical and practical information on food production as needed
• Ensures that Jr. Sous Chef(s) follow production sheets, portioning and merchandising details as agreed by FRL Chef(s), Chef de Cuisine, Senior Sous Chef, and the Lavish Roots Executive Team
• Ensure that Jr. Sous Chef(s) and Team Members are completing all recipes and following safety guidelines while meeting specified deadlines
• Preforms product tasting in all departments daily; Savory/Pastry/Harvest/Satellite Cafés
• Collaborates with the Pastry Team on all operational needs
• Work to ensure consistent quality on all prepared items by tasting prepared food to verify flavor, freshness, and quality
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Takes part in the weekly menu meeting
• Stay up to date on equipment maintenance, training, and ensuring all Team Members are understanding of kitchen equipment
• Ensure that Jr. Sous Chef(s) are following the proper rotation and storage of goods
• Ensure compliance of safety and sanitation procedures regulated by the Department of Public Health and risk management
• Follow all HACCP plans and procedures and take corrective action as needed
• Conducts internal culinary audits as needed
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the Guest experience
• Key part of the team that creates, revises, and adjusts yearly menus
• Able to make recommendations regarding the succession planning
• To be aware of all financial budgets and goals
• Ensure that all team members are always in clean, tidy uniforms and are always presentable
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained
• Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in the production kitchen while adhering to operational deadlines
• Handles all administrative duties assigned such as, menu writing, menu editing, responding to emails, handling internal communication needs
• Conducts in-person interviews and working interviews as scheduled
• To manage and lead all Team Members fairly and take a personal interest in knowing each person
• To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members
• Coach and counsel team members in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy
• Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual
• Ensure that the culinary team adheres to all company policies and procedures

*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
• Advanced proficiency of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation High level experience with menu planning and recipe development
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary school degree or applicable college degree
• Minimum of three years relative experience in kitchen and operations management in a full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club, or Catering establishment
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments/operation

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Valid ServSafe Mangers Certificate
• Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Meta
• Ability to understand and communicate basic English (speaking, writing, reading)
• Ability to successfully pass a background check, in accordance with Washington State's Fair Chance Employment Act, RCW chapter 49.94

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

The Small Print

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, and temperature

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen and office environment
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment

Other Duties
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.. Lavish Roots participates in e-verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. Lavish Roots recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.