Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef Full Time $29.00$33.00/hour based on experience skills and education

Location: Redmond WA

Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Weekdays Only Benefits and Growth Opportunities

Lavish Roots is hiring a full-time weekday Junior Sous Chef to join our talented team!

Were looking for a strong kitchen leader to join our teamsomeone who knows how to run a smooth kitchen inspire their crew and still find time to knock out a killer prep list. If you thrive in fast-paced environments enjoy mentoring others and are passionate about great food made right we want to meet you.

Were Looking For Someone Who:

Has strong leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen setting

Balances hands-on cooking with administrative tasks

Communicates clearly and leads with purpose

Stays cool under pressure and keeps the team on track

Understands the balance between quality speed and consistency

In This Role Youll Be Responsible For:

Culinary Excellence

Oversee execution of breakfast and lunch and service ensuring quality and consistency

Verify food is prepped portioned and served to standard

Maintain speed and flow during servicejumping in where needed

Help shape seasonal menus and keep offerings aligned with company goals

Support FOH and cold bar teams as needed to ensure a seamless guest experience

Team Leadership

Lead train and support a team of cooks prep cooks and dish team members

Host daily pre-shift meetings to align on service quality and expectations

Set a positive tone in the kitchen and model professionalism

Provide feedback coach in real time and support employee growth

Administrative and Operational Duties

Write prep lists and manage daily production schedules

Participate in performance conversations and interviews

Maintain clear communication with cross-functional teams

Ensure compliance with all safety cleanliness and food handling standards

Keep up with emails and service recaps while staying engaged on the floor

What You Bring

At least 3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a full-service high-volume environment

Deep understanding of culinary operations from production to execution

Strong menu development and recipe writing skills

Confidence with large-batch cooking and catering-level execution

Culinary degree is greatbut not required if you bring real-world skills and hustle

If youre ready to step into a role that blends leadership creativity and hands-on cooking in a supportive environment wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Love About Working Here:

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your weekends off and recharge with generous time off.

Creative Culinary Work: Craft fresh globally inspired dishes in cutting-edge kitchens.

Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team that values growth and excellence.

Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career from within.

Free On-Shift Meals: Fuel your day with delicious food made by our talented team.

Robust Benefits Package:

Majority company-paid medical dental and vision insurance

Commute assistance programs

10 vacation days 5 sick days and 13 paid holidays

Annual performance-based raises tied to goal setting

About Lavish Roots:

With over 10 kitchens and cafés across Bellevue Seattle and Redmond Lavish Roots brings high-quality globally inspired food to workplaces and communities. Were passionate about great food strong teams and supporting each others growth.

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary school degree preferred but not required
• At least three years relative experience in kitchen and operations management in a full service moderate to high volume Restaurant Club or Catering establishment
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments/operation
• Proficiency in reading writing and speaking basic English.

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment
• Occasional smoke steam and heat in a confined space

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Valid Managers Serv-Safe Certification
• Completes Learn Legal and Privacy courses required by Meta
• Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations boosters and/or regular COVID-19 testing.

*NOTE: Where permitted by law applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious medical or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
• Standing walking bending twisting and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Removing hot items from oven
• Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product taste texture and temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping standing climbing and frequent lifting of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.