Sous Chef

Cactus • Seattle, WA

13d • $80,500 - $87,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Cactus is looking for talented Chefs and Sous Chefs to join our team. The ideal candidates are experienced "hands-on" leaders who are energetic and self-starting with guest first operations focus. Candidates must have the capacity to build relationships, motivate others and create a culture of accountability. It is essential that the candidate is extremely positive, outgoing, a team player, and a strong and supportive leader. A high degree of accountability, integrity, and the ability to direct others to achieve company goals are key traits for success in this position. Most importantly, candidates should have a passion for the industry and a strong desire to work for a company that does everything the right way.

Requirements

• 1-3 years high volume, upscale Chef/Sous Chef experience with a strong track record of progressive career growth (within one company a plus).
• High energy works with a sense of urgency and has the capacity to self-motivate.
• Polished and professional presentation and approach.
• Strong leadership traits with the ability to drive performance results through motivating and coaching others.
• Detail oriented with high standards in service, organization, and operations
• Strong kitchen management experience.
• Proficiency with MS office suite (SharePoint, Outlook and Strong excel skills a plus).
• Strong written and oral communication skills. (Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.)

Nice To Haves

• Talent but no opportunity to show it
• Extensive training on every aspect of BOH operations as well as advanced lessons on restaurant finances.
• Progressive career growth (within one company a plus).
• Strong excel skills a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a culture of accountability in which our purpose of Enabling Happiness and Ensuring Loyalty with Every Interaction can thrive.
• Providing training, leadership and coaching to all hourly employees to achieve the highest standards in all restaurant operations.
• Building relationships with others and fostering a positive environment where employees are enabled and motivated to obtain results.
• Ensuring financial success by driving sales and controlling costs to achieve the company s profitability goals.
• Working with others to assertively address and overcome all obstacles that face the business.
• Using data to make business decisions that optimize the health of the restaurants.

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 full days of employment.
• Dependent/family coverage is available at full cost to the employee.
• 12 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.
• 5 paid holidays per year.
• Free meals on shifts worked.
• 50% off when dining on a day off.
• Quarterly and annual discretionary bonuses based on store performance.

What This Job Offers

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