Senior Sous Chef - Quick Hire!

Lavish Roots is a distinguished culinary company with a vibrant presence across Bellevue, Seattle, and Redmond, operating over 10 kitchens and cafes dedicated to delivering high-quality, globally inspired food for workplaces and community environments. Lavish Roots is committed to culinary excellence, fostering growth and collaboration among its team members, and providing an outstanding dining experience to its clientele through innovative and well-crafted dishes. Known for blending passion with professionalism, Lavish Roots emphasizes a culture of strong teamwork, continual learning, and a joyful work environment that promotes creativity in culinary arts. With a focus on exceeding customer expectations, this company ensures that every plate served reflects quality, freshness, and thoughtful preparation. The Senior Sous Chef role at Lavish Roots is a full-time position based in Bellevue, WA, offering a competitive salary ranging from $75,190 to $90,640 annually, depending on experience, skills, and education. This role involves taking charge of culinary operations by overseeing daily kitchen functions and inspiring the culinary team towards excellence. The Senior Sous Chef is a critical leadership position that requires a balance of hands-on cooking skills and strategic thinking. Primary responsibilities include ensuring flavor consistency, quality presentation across all menus, collaborating closely with both back-of-house (BOH) and front-of-house (FOH) teams to deliver a seamless guest experience, and maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates for this role must have proven leadership experience in high-volume kitchen or catering settings, a strong sense of organization, and a passion for mentoring and developing future culinary leaders. The role demands a confident and empathetic leader who excels under pressure and values team morale while driving operational excellence. Responsibilities extend beyond daily production, encompassing strategic planning, budgeting, managing food costs, and contributing to long-term succession planning for the culinary team. Lavish Roots fosters a collaborative environment where the Senior Sous Chef can leverage their culinary expertise and leadership to enhance operational systems, elevate food quality, and promote a positive workplace culture. This position also comes with a robust benefits package, including majority company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter assistance, paid time off with vacation and holidays, and opportunities for career advancement within an innovative and supportive organization.

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certificate
• Completion of Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by company
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and/or regular COVID-19 testing as required
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (10-40 lbs)
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Capable of working 10+ hour shifts and extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking
• Possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to safely operate kitchen equipment
• Able to work in fast-paced, high noise level kitchen environment with exposure to cleaning solutions and varying temperatures