Cortina - Sous Chef

We’re hiring a Sous Chef who’s hands-on, detail-driven, and ready to take their skills to the next level in a supportive, fast-paced kitchen.

Is this the right career move for you? Do you want to:

• Lead kitchen operations with passion, ensuring high-quality dishes and smooth service in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to develop creative, seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients
• Mentor and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive team culture focused on growth and excellence
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in compliance with health regulations
• Drive efficiency by managing prep work, kitchen organization, and timely communication during service
• Work towards becoming the head chef in one of our locations.
• Partner with the Chef on ordering, administrative duties.
• Partner with the GM about front of the house culinary knowledge and training.

Does this feel like a match for your skills?

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen staff
• Excellent culinary skills and deep knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and flavor profiles and seasonal ingredients- or a willingness to learn!
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and cost control- or a willingness to learn!
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with front-of-house staff and kitchen team
• Local relatable experience preferred.
• Washington State food handler card (required)

Perks and Benefits

• Pay: $30–$33/hr. straight time rate (overtime rate of at least $45–$49.5/hr.). This is a 45 hour per week position; there is typically 5 hours of overtime available to our Sous Chefs each week. Potential earnings of $70K-$75K annually. This is a Non-exempt Hourly Management role and does not participate in tip sharing.
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Sick Time - 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (so you don't have to use your vacation time when you're sick!)
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Free shift meal generous Dining discounts at all ESR restaurants
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• Supplemental insurance options (Disability, Life, Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and career advancement

Why ESR?

We invest in people. ESR offers a safe, inclusive environment where growth is real and hard work gets recognized. Our kitchens are team-focused, ingredient-driven, and built for long-term careers — not just jobs.

Apply now and let’s start the conversation.