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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. The CDC reports directly to the Corporate Chef and is in charge of the BOH.

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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