Sous Chef - (Seattle, WA)

Summary:The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchen s food and production processes. This position participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of food, supervises kitchen staff, and performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Restaurant Chef, depending on local requirements.Critical functions:Assists in supervising the day to day activities of kitchen staff, assigns responsibilities for specified work, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely completion of workPromotes safety and sanitation, inspects all food products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP proceduresAssists with menu planning, inventory, and managing of suppliesMaintains effective cost control