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Four Seasons Hotels Limited

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$81K - $84K/yr

This position reports to the Executive Sous Chef. U.S. work authorization is required for this position. Key Elements of the Job * Oversight of the Culinary program, including breakfast, lunch ...

The Arlington of Naples

Sous Chef

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Sous Chef Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: Full Time Pay: $30-$34 DOE Who ... Works with Executive Chef and F&B Director to lead and develop team. * Ensures adequate daily ...

Heritage at Irene Woods

Sous Chef

Issaquah, WA

$30 - $34/hr

Sous Chef Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: Full Time Pay: $30-$34 DOE Who ... Works with Executive Chef and F&B Director to lead and develop team. * Ensures adequate daily ...

Life Care Companies, LLC

Sous Chef

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Sous Chef Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: Full Time Pay: $30-$34 DOE Who ... Works with Executive Chef and F&B Director to lead and develop team. * Ensures adequate daily ...

Life Care Services

Sous Chef

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Sous Chef Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: Full Time Pay: $30-$34 DOE Who ... Works with Executive Chef and F&B Director to lead and develop team. * Ensures adequate daily ...

Asbury Village

Sous Chef

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Sous Chef Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: Full Time Pay: $30-$34 DOE Who ... Works with Executive Chef and F&B Director to lead and develop team. * Ensures adequate daily ...

Life Care Services

Sous Chef

Issaquah, WA

$30 - $34/hr

Sous Chef Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: Full Time Pay: $30-$34 DOE Who ... Works with Executive Chef and F&B Director to lead and develop team. * Ensures adequate daily ...

Sustainable Restaurant Group

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80K/yr

Apply to find out more about Sous Chef and Executive Chef openings! Offering: * Competitive Salary: $80,168.40 / year + 10% Bonus potential * Quarterly Bonus Potential * Great Benefits, including ...

Sustainable Restaurant Group

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80K/yr

Apply to find out more about Sous Chef and Executive Chef openings! Offering: * Competitive Salary: $80,168.40 / year + 10% Bonus potential * Quarterly Bonus Potential * Great Benefits, including ...

Bamboo Group Operations LLC

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80K/yr

Apply to find out more about Sous Chef and Executive Chef openings! Offering: * Competitive Salary: $80,168.40 / year + 10% Bonus potential * Quarterly Bonus Potential * Great Benefits, including ...

Crystal Mountain

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Bonney Lake, WA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal Mountain

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Enumclaw, WA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Enumclaw, WA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal Mountain

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Covington, WA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal Mountain

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Renton, WA

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal Mountain

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Sumner, WA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal Mountain

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Puyallup, WA

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

Crystal

Sous Chef, Winter 26/27

Enumclaw, WA

$26 - $30/hr

Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II, Lead Cook Location: Crystal Mountain, WA Job Status: Non-Exempt Employee Type : Seasonal ...

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How much do executive sous chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive sous chef in Renton, WA is $85,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,400.00 and $93,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an executive sous chef?

As an executive sous chef, you are second-in-command in a restaurant’s kitchen, answering to the executive chef. Your responsibilities are supervising kitchen staff and coordinating the food production process. Your job duties include enforcing health and safety standards, training sous chefs and other staff, assisting with food preparation, checking the quality of the work of the line cooks, and communicating with front-of-house managers to ensure a high level of service. Most executive sous chefs have a degree from a culinary school. However, your most important qualification is proven cooking and managing experience. You need strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure to succeed in the competitive restaurant industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive sous chef?

To thrive as an Executive Sous Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, experience in kitchen management, and formal culinary training or certification. Mastery of commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety regulations is typically required. Leadership, creativity, and strong organizational skills are essential soft skills for managing teams and delivering high-quality dishes. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and a positive dining experience for guests.

How does an executive sous chef typically balance administrative duties with hands-on kitchen responsibilities?

As an Executive Sous Chef, balancing administrative tasks with active kitchen leadership is a key challenge. You'll oversee inventory management, scheduling, and compliance with food safety standards while also being present on the kitchen floor to supervise staff, assist with prep, and ensure quality control. Effective time management and delegation are essential, as you'll need to support the Executive Chef, mentor junior team members, and respond to real-time kitchen demands, especially during peak service hours.

What is the difference between Executive Sous Chef vs Sous Chef?

AspectExecutive Sous ChefSous Chef
Credentials Culinary degree, experience in kitchen management Culinary training, experience in food preparation
Work Environment High-end restaurants, hotels, large kitchens Daily kitchen operations, food prep
Role Focus Assists Executive Chef, manages kitchen staff Prepares dishes, supervises cooks

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and oversees kitchen operations, while the Sous Chef focuses on food preparation and supervising cooks. Both roles require culinary skills, but the Executive Sous Chef has more managerial responsibilities and often works in larger, upscale establishments.

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Sous Chef, Culinary

J.F. Shea Family of Companies

Bonney Lake, WA • On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the Executive Sous Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff supervision.

  • Plan menus, schedule production, create purchase orders for food, and prepare menu items according to standards.

  • Supervise staff, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and coordinate kitchen functions in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.

Job description

Employment Status:
Full Time
Pay Range:
$26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Dept.:
Trilogy Verterra
Verterra™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community
While designs and details are still being finalized for Verterra Wellness Social Club, it is planned to offer homeowners a stylish, social hub designed to bring neighbors together in the pursuit of fun, fitness and adventure, surrounded by the forests and trails Tehaleh® is known for.
Where: Located just east of Trilogy Tehaleh in Bonney Lake, Washington
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off ("PTO") in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sous Chef is a member of the Kitchen Management Team and is responsible and accountable for assisting the Executive Sous Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff supervision. This position reports to the Kitchen Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
  • Plan menus, schedule production, create purchase orders for food, assure all food is safe and fresh, and prepare menu items according the BSRG standards to meet and exceed guest expectations. Control food cost while keeping in line with the BSRG standard of high quality and perceived value.
  • Provide accurate and up-to-date recipes and cost sheets for all menu and banquet items.
  • Develop positive customer relations through proactive interactions with team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Create an enjoyable and productive work environment by leading by example and taking a proactive position and encouraging an open line of communication regarding kitchen operations, safety and sanitation, and human resources issues.
  • Assist the Kitchen Manager (or Executive Sous Chef, if applicable) with the hiring and ongoing training of the culinary team; conduct pre-interviews with potential staff, passing recommendations to managers.Assist in appraising the performance of team members, including rewarding and disciplining in the Kitchen Manager's absence.
  • Supervise staff in in alignment with BSRG values, policies and procedures; at times, perform activities of the team members under supervision.Recognize and celebrate team member's success and maintain a sense of humor.
  • Create a safe, clean, and collaborative working environment for the food service staff, to inspire quality and commitment from team members and guarantee the most enjoyment for guests.
  • Represent BSRG in a professional manner with dress and speech.
  • Write regular reports, order guides, production guides, and clean-up guides as needed.
  • Execute budgets on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.
  • Maintain the BSRG standard of excellence, with an intention for continual improvement and creative openness by staying on the cutting edge of new products and market trends. Attend culinary exhibitions, buying shows, and educational seminars, as requested.
  • In the absence of the Executive Sous Chef, the Sous Chef coordinates the functions of the kitchen staff and is responsible for the completion of weekly inventory and labor tracking.
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
  • Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
  • Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
  • Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
    • Honesty and Integrity
    • Respect for the Individual
    • Teamwork
    • Competitive Spirit

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Two years' minimum experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Chef or Assistant Kitchen Manager (responsible for managing multiple kitchen outlets, preferably with a large hotel operation or high-volume restaurant), or successful completion of a nationally ranked culinary or vocational school, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One to two years' supervisory experience preferred.
  • American Culinary Federation certification of Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher is preferred.
  • Current Food Handlers Card.
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Excel.
  • Advanced knowledge of food, sanitation, and cost control.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals specific to the food service industry.
  • Ability to understand the standardized recipe format.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or team members.
  • Ability to calculate food costs, menu pricing, discounts, percentages, inventory, labor standards and volume; must understand profit and loss statements and be able to present capital projects.
  • Ability to envision and implement "out of the box" programs and ideas.
  • Must possess basic computational ability as well as budgetary analysis.
  • Must have planning, problem-solving, decision-making, delegation, time management, and employee development skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to respond to the needs and requests of staff members and guests.
  • Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Must demonstrate initiative and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
  • Must be able to pay attention to multiple details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
  • This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position typically operates in an indoor kitchen environment, but may also work at a kitchen station set up for outdoor events and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Kitchens are housed with equipment, such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef's knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise. The noise level varies and can be loud. Outdoor environments may require walking on a variety of terrains while carrying items and navigating typical event obstacles, including, but not limited to, groups of people, table set ups and decorations, plants and the natural landscape.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, see, speak clearly and understand the speech of another person (sometimes in a noisy environment), taste and smell, stand and walk for the duration of a work shift, bend, kneel, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent hand washing is required. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires manual dexterity, use of all senses, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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