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Chef de Cuisine – Upscale Dining | Seattle, WA

We’re partnering with a highly regarded upscale dining concept in Seattle to find a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen. This is a hands-on role where you’ll oversee all back-of-house operations, maintain high culinary standards, and drive performance while developing and inspiring your team.

What You’ll Do:

Lead all daily kitchen operations, including prep, line, and plating
Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team
Manage kitchen costs, including food, labor, and inventory
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Collaborate with front-of-house leadership for seamless guest experiences
Innovate and execute menus, daily specials, and seasonal offerings

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in upscale or high-volume concepts
Strong leadership and team development skills
Hands-on operator with excellent organizational and operational abilities
Creative culinary vision paired with consistent execution
Comfortable managing P&L and operational metrics

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary up to $95K
10% attainable bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)

This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of an upscale kitchen in a respected Seattle dining concept.

JOB ID: 173370

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Robert Goebel

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