Sous Chef | Outlook Inn & New Leaf Cafe

Columbia Hospitality•Eastsound, WA

24d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in an elevated dining environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven chef who values craft, consistency, and collaboration at the highest level. As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Chef De Cuisine to execute a polished, seasonally driven menu while maintaining excellence across daily service, private events, and large-scale banquets. You will play a key role in kitchen leadership, mentoring staff, and upholding the standards of an elevated dining experience. This role is expected to work on the kitchen line, and at times for long hours, as well as off the kitchen line in various meetings.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook in an upscale or fine-dining setting
Strong background in high-volume events and banquet execution
Excellent leadership, communication, and time-management skills
Calm, professional presence under pressure
Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries
Passion for seasonal ingredients, technique, and elevated presentation
Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and events
Must be able to perform the duties described, as well as having strong conflict management and negotiation skills
A culinary degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+years of experience in culinary management in a similar environment
Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)

Responsibilities

Assist in leading day-to-day kitchen operations for restaurant service, events, and banquets including being responsible for all opening and closing procedures
Ensure consistent execution, presentation, and flavor across all menus
Support menu development, tasting, and event-specific culinary planning
Supervise, train, and inspire kitchen staff; lead by example during service
Maintain food quality, safety, sanitation, and organization standards
Manage prep, inventory, and ordering in collaboration with culinary leadership
Step into leadership during service in the Chef De Cuisine’s absence
Monitors food costs and labor costs
Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitization
Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards

Benefits

Cellphone Allowance
Incentive Eligible
Commuter/Parking Allowance
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
Employee Assistance Program
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)