Sous Chef

Piatti Seattle • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Piatti Seattle is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. This role is central to keeping our standards consistent - every plate, every shift. This position requires an open schedule to work weekends and closing shifts. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume kitchen. Hands-on experience with ordering, inventory management, and staff scheduling - this is a core part of the role, not a secondary duty. Comfort working on a computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ease learning kitchen management systems (recipe/inventory costing, ordering, and scheduling platforms).

A LITTLE ABOUT US
Established in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian restaurant offering Italian cuisine, finely-crafted, with authenticity. The soul of the menu is our house-made pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand every day. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and a gourmet takeaway experience. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together. Piatti is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern California-based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants and provides industry-tailored financial, design, and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design-driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale and that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume kitchen
• Hands-on experience with ordering, inventory management, and staff scheduling
• Comfort working on a computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ease learning kitchen management systems (recipe/inventory costing, ordering, and scheduling platforms)
• Strong, consistent sanitation habits
• A genuine respect for systems, structure, and standards - someone who values consistency and process over improvisation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure
• A great palate and sharp attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills: the ability to direct a team, hold people accountable, and coach and train effectively

Nice To Haves

• A desire to grow within the organization

Responsibilities

• Working the line and cooking to spec on every station as needed
• Reviewing and approving all food before it reaches the guest
• Ensuring every recipe, plating standard, and kitchen procedure is followed exactly as written
• Always upholding strict sanitation and food safety practices
• Supervising, training, coaching, and counseling kitchen staff, and holding the team - and yourself - accountable to Piatti standards
• Managing ordering and inventory, including accurate counts, pars, and vendor coordination
• Managing staff scheduling and labor within kitchen systems
• Maintaining accurate recipe and cost data within our kitchen management systems
• Supporting the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, and stepping in to run the kitchen in their absence

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Legal
• Transportation
• Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!
• 401(k) Retirement savings program available for all full- and part-time employees over the age of 21
• Managers get 2 weeks paid vacation.
• All employees are eligible for a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations.
• Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed