Junior Sous Chef – Full Time | $29.00–$33.00/hour | based on experience, skills, and education
Location: Bellevue, WA and Redmond, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 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!
We’re looking for a strong kitchen leader to join our team—someone 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.
We're 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, You’ll 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 service—jumping 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 great—but not required if you bring real-world skills and hustle
If you’re ready to step into a role that blends leadership, creativity, and hands-on cooking in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll 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. We’re passionate about great food, strong teams, and supporting each other’s growth.
Qualifications:
The Small Print
Physical Demands
Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time. Standing during a shift of 8-10+ hours. Repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up. Heavy lifting or carrying of up to 40lbs.
Work Environment
Fast paced kitchen, moderate to high noise level, exposure to soap and cleaning solutions, slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered, frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment, occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space.
Other Duties
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.. Lavish Roots participates in e-verify.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. Lavish Roots recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.