Sous Chef jobs in Kent, WA

• Develop new menu items, additions and specials on an ongoing basis, providing a consistent and perfected product.
• Develop standardized recipes and techniques to ensure high quality, maximize productivity and minimize foods cost.
• Ensure that restaurant and culinary goals are communicated, understood, and met by team members,
• Ensure a safe and sanitary work environment that follows all practices within the law.
• Resolve product related issues, disputes, and concerns accurately and professionally.
• Understand and maximize financial performance through line items such as labor and COGS.
• Have an understanding of the BOH operations.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
•  Maintains effective communication and positive team member relations by ensuring all duties are performed in a timely and professional manner to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, and resolving employee relations issues.
• Consult with the Restaurant Manager about operational issues concerning equipment replacement and upgrades based on needs, suitability and budget.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and resourcefulness under pressure
• Communicate with all team members, guest, supervisors and vendors in a respectful, timely, and professional manner.
• Sever as a role model for all team members and customers at the Fish Pedder.
• Direct and oversee recruitment and development of team members, hire, train, and scheduling. 
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 Years’ management experience in the Restaurant industry
• Food handler’s card.

• 2 years formal culinary training.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Total compensation:

At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.