Hiring a Sous Chef for independent restaurant in Kirkland.

Chef-owned neighborhood eatery, DERU Market, is hiring for a PM Sous Chef! We are passionate about food, local farms, and scratch cookery.

Our menu changes seasonally as we work with local organic farms!

The ideal candidate for this position :

• Has worked as sous chef in restaurants with daily changing menus
• Created and implemented successful back of house operating systems using appropriate and available technology
• Demonstrates a passion for working with food
• Has been promoted regularly through a variety of positions
• Has worked in a variety of kitchens, including both high-end environments and numbers-oriented chains
• Has successfully managed labor and food cost budgets and otherwise contributed to the financial success of the organization
• Was consistently successful in training and developing staff members
• Is known for running an exceedingly clean kitchen
• Has a reputation for excellent relations with front of the house staff

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Management style consistent with DERUS Guiding Principles
• Bold, engaging, entertaining
• Literate
• Passionate about great food and great service
• Detail oriented
• Comfortable following established systems or solving problems on the fly, depending on the situation
• Can handle complexity and paradox
• Works effectively and efficiently under extremely stressful conditions, as well as when things are calm
• Establishes and maintains good communication and a positive working relationship with the Owners, Service Director, Chef and back of house staff
• Inspires co-workers to work effectively as a team

Performance Expectations

The Sous Chef is responsible for every aspect of the guest’s food experience. The Sous Chef reports directly to the Chef.

• Following the principles of Servant Leadership, and stewardship
• Develops new menu items, under direction of owner, and documents recipes and procedures.
• Ensures that all food meets quality and presentation standards.
• Cooks soups, sauces and meats according to DERU standards.
• Resolves any customer complaints that are passed up from staff or asks for help from a owner
• Knows many regulars by name and knows their dining preferences.
• Orders and oversees inventory of everything except office supplies and liquor.
• Regularly teaches staff classes, including Welcome to the Roadhouse, Back of House Orientation, and Basic Food Safety.
• Completes Training Passport within the stated timeframes and continues to live the Training Compact.
• Leads weekly DOR huddles with staff.
• Establishes and maintains good communication and a positive working relationship with the Managing Partner, Chef, Service Director and front of house staff.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Serve Safe certified

THE BENEFITS :

• Health benefits for full-time team members
• 50% employee food discount
• Paid sick time

$25 - $30 per hour (Includes base pay + expected hourly tips). Based on experience.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Health insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability
• Weds - Sun

DERU Market & Catering is neighborhood eatery and boutique catering company passionate about local food, scratch cookery and generous hospitality.

Founded in 2010, we love food, farms and people! We cook seasonally and love creating meaningful experience for our guests!

Job Summary

We are looking for an Executive Chef for our high-end steak and seafood concept. If you have 3-5 years of experience in an Executive Chef role and enjoy an upbeat and fun working environment, please apply.

This opportunity is in high demand so I look forward to speaking with you right away!

Executive Chef Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time off
• Dependent care benefit
• 20% bonus potential

Executive Chef Responsibilities :

• Cultivate a cohesive team
• Responsible for cost control including payroll, food costs, production, and inventory
• Create and execute daily features keeping current with seasonality and trends
• Effectively manage and oversee 7-10 million in annual revenue
• Communicate and build guest relationships in a VIP environment
• Inspire and motivate the team!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes.

Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job.

We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives.

We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table.

We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID : 112790

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Restaurant ManagerRestaurant General Manager

Well-established, high-volume neighborhood restaurant is looking for the right candidate to be our Sous Chef.

You must have a passion for food, hospitality, teamwork, the ability to lead and the desire to mentor. You will play an integral role in providing a great guest experience and will be the Chef's right hand in all aspects of running the kitchen, including a combination of the following :

• Work and lead the line in the heat of service
• Know your proteins and be a boss on the grill as needed
• Be the acting Chef on Chef's days off (take ownership of the kitchen ops)
• Kitchen staff management / scheduling / hiring / training
• Tasting notes and product knowledge for FOH
• Quality control
• Menu Development
• Inventory & Invoice coding
• Control COGS and labor.

This is a hands-on position and the minimum requirements and expectation for the candidate are below :

• Minimum 2 years experience kitchen management
• Minimum 5 years cooking in a professional kitchen
• Ability to control costs
• Dependable, reliable, clean and organized individual
• Exceptional management / leadership skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude with enthusiasm
• Proactive and thorough
• Provide references from at least two previous employers.

Compensation - 28-30 hour + tips + quarterly bonus potential

Hours / week : 40-45

Must be available Wed through Sunday AM / PM and as needed for coverage

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefit package, shift meals, paid vacation.

SOUS CHEF - APICII x Seattle Mariners

Summary :

Apicii, the nationally acclaimed hospitality group, has partnered with the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball Team to launch Seattle’s premiere Sports Bar & Grill and Microbrewery.

Located directly across from T-Mobile Park, the menu will feature elevated American classics and wood-fired pizzas served amongst multiple oversized screens for prime sports viewing.

Responsibilities :

Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.

Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.

Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.

Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.

Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.

Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.

Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.

Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Must Haves :

2+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant

Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety and sanitation, effective time management and quality control

Basic understanding of administrative tasks including inventory, purchasing, scheduling

Desire to learn from our culinary leaders and develop professionally and personally

Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.

a. Eligible for Quarterly Bonus

b. Eligible to participate in company subsidized Health & Welfare benefits, including medical,

dental, vision, life insurance.

c. Eligibility to participate in employee funded supplemental benefit programs, i.e., disability.

d. Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan after six months of service. The company will match 50% of

employee contribution up to 4% of the employee's annual pay.

e. Eligible for Washington / Seattle Sick Time

Share your passion for food and showcase your talent for creating delicious meals as a team member of College Fresh.

As a College Fresh Chef creativity knows no bounds! You will have the freedom to run your own kitchen, design diverse and exciting menus and work closely with our partners! We are looking for someone to exemplify our core values of passion, integrity, support, client-focused, and communicative.

Are you our secret ingredient? Apply today! We know your time and talent are valuable.

Here are just a few of the many benefits you can expect in your role as a College Fresh Chef :

• Exceptional work / life balance (limited late nights & weekends!)
• Competitive pay- starting at $26-$27 an hour
• Eligible for up to 160 hours per academic year of paid vacation
• Health insurance (employer shared premium), dental insurance, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Covered costs for food handler training and certification Objective / Summary : Responsible for the entire food service program of assigned College Fresh account as a direct outreach of College Fresh's vision and goals of fresh, made from scratch food and outstanding customer service.

Preferred Education and Experience :

Culinary Arts degree and / or a minimum of 2 years of catering experience.

Must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of food preparation, kitchen management, menu planning, organization, and leadership.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Servsafe Food Protection Manager certificate or equivalent, from a nationally recognized or approved certification program. Essential Functions :
• Order, stock, prepare and serve food to residents at designated College Fresh account.

Prepare all foods on the menu, maintain the kitchen and all food service areas in accordance with public health guidelines and the highest / freshest quality levels.

• Develop and post weekly menus while submitting them to the menu sharing system in advance as directed by management.
• Manage the budget, organize and submit invoices as directed by management.
• Keep complete and legible copies of all receipts for purchases made on company VISA card by utilizing the company expense tracking system
• Receive inventory, stock all supplies / staples and adhere to all management, client, state and local cleanliness and sanitation regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent College Fresh in a professional manner by addressing clients needs, requests and concerns in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Assist Regional Manager with subordinate staff hiring and training as required.
• Prepare occasional special event meals such as recruitment, homecoming, Dads Day, Moms Day, etc.

as required.

• Perform routine assignments such as dishwashing, mopping, garbage removal, etc., if required and / or in the absence of dedicated staff.
• All other duties as assigned and / or agreed upon with Regional Manager. Work Location / Environment : This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers and chefs knives.

The(DEL : : DEL) employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise. Physical Demands :

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less.
• The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time.
• The position requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. College Fresh participates in E-Verify for all new hires during their onboarding process.

Further questions regarding this process can be direct to College Fresh Human Resources at [email protected]