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Menu Designer Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Sous Chef

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$56K - $75K/yr

... menu, to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant designs and concepts. Your career path is driven by your own goals and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to ...

Sous Chef

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$56K - $75K/yr

... menu, to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant designs and concepts. Your career path is driven by your own goals and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to ...

Executive Sous Chef

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$73K - $93K/yr

... menu, to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant designs and concepts. Your career path is driven by your own goals and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to ...

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Executive Chef/Chef

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

... menu, to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant designs and concepts. Your career path is driven by your own goals and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to ...

RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER - FOH

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $26/hr

Assists with taking orders and guiding guests through the menu, guest relations, running food ... Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties ...

Front Desk Associate

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

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Front Desk Associate

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

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How much do menu designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu designer in Seattle, WA is $74,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,400.00 and $96,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a menu designer?

A Menu Designer is responsible for creating visually appealing and functional menus for restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments. They consider factors like layout, typography, branding, and customer experience to design menus that enhance readability and influence purchasing decisions. Menu Designers often collaborate with chefs, marketing teams, and restaurant owners to ensure the menu reflects the brand’s identity and promotes profitability. Their work may involve print and digital formats, requiring proficiency in graphic design software and an understanding of food industry trends.

What does a menu designer do?

A Menu Designer’s day often involves meeting with chefs and managers to discuss seasonal menu changes and branding goals, creating design drafts, and revising layouts based on feedback. You’ll spend significant time working with design software to develop new menu concepts, select appropriate fonts and images, and ensure menu items are presented clearly and attractively. Collaboration with marketing teams is common, especially for promotional materials or special events. Menu Designers may also visit locations to review menu prototypes in real-world settings and ensure designs are practical, user-friendly, and aligned with the overall guest experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a menu designer?

To thrive as a Menu Designer, you need a strong grasp of graphic design principles, an understanding of restaurant branding, and experience with layout design, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is typically required, and certification in graphic design can be advantageous. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong collaboration skills help a Menu Designer excel in working with chefs, marketers, and management teams. These abilities ensure menus are visually appealing, effectively communicate offerings, and reinforce the restaurant’s brand identity.

Infographic showing various Menu Designer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 57% Part Time, and 3% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $74,476 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

Sous Chef

Water Grill Bellevue

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$56K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description


For over 25 years, Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness. 

Here's What We'll Bring To The Table for Sous Chef:

  • Competitive Salary: $70,304 - $80,000 based on experience + realized bonus
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests
  • 401k with a Match
  • Education Reimbursement 
  • Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account

Our Sous Chefs are held at a high standard with clear expectations to be the leader of the restaurant, the ambassadors of our product and the executor of our hospitality. As the Sous Chef, you will be partnered with the Executive Chef and serve as an integral member of our management team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to troubleshooting variances, to developing the line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. You will be responsible for maintaining our high quality product, the integrity of our kitchen systems, and the financial well-being of the back of the house. 

Once hired, you will be joining a stable company that has a proven track record of developing successful operators over the past 35 plus years. You will be fully trained in financial acumen, quality assurance, daily operations, and leadership. You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of operations from sophisticated operating systems to managing a product centric menu, to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant designs and concepts. 

Your career path is driven by your own goals and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to take you to any level of leadership you desire. A successful Sous Chef with us is “standards-driven” and vigilant, showing a high-level of integrity in their work. They always interact with crewmembers and Guests in a professional manner and take a positive approach to resolving issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success.
  • Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew.
  • Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Alert Chef as to any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
  • Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion.
  • Participate and lead roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.
  • Supports the corrective action plans for kitchen.
  • Participates in interviews and selection of new kitchen crew.
  • Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests.
  • Participates all kitchen crew meeting.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • 2 year experience as a cook supervisor/sous/kitchen manager.
  • High school graduate.
  • Any formal culinary training.
  • Ability to analyze and participate in financial planning.
  • Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques, which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
  • Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical
  • Ability to carry up to 120 feet
  • Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 4 is typical
  • Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches
  • Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches