Chef

West Seattle, WA | General Harvest Restaurants

General Harvest Restaurants is looking for a talented Chef to join our growing team at Raccolto Restaurant in West Seattle.

Our current Chef is moving into an elevated position within the company, creating an opportunity for a strong culinary leader to take the reins of the back of house and help shape the next chapter of Raccolto.

Raccolto is centered around a simple, ingredient-driven approach to house-made pasta, seafood, and vegetables. We re looking for a Chef with experience in structured kitchen environments who is passionate about high-quality ingredients, learning, growth, and developing people.

The ideal candidate leads with positivity, communicates openly, and sets the standard through their own example. They understand that a great restaurant starts with a strong, supportive kitchen culture.

• $82,000 annual base salary
  
• $3,000 signing bonus in the first year
  
• $85,000 total first-year base compensation
  
• $500 $1,000 monthly profit-sharing bonus, based on controllable costs and growth
  
• Health insurance available after 90 days
  
• Annual PTO
  
• Accrued safe and sick time
  
• 50% dining discount for you and a guest at all General Harvest Restaurants
  
• Flexible scheduling
  
• Annual raise potential
  
• Opportunities for growth within the company
  

• Lead the back of house team through five dinner services per week
  
• Maintain a strong, positive leadership presence during service and business hours
  
• Maintain high culinary standards and a clean, organized, efficient kitchen
  
• Ensure family meal is prepared nightly
  
• Foster a positive, respectful, and high-morale kitchen culture
  
• Uphold and enforce company standards and the employee handbook
  

• Hire, train, coach, and develop BOH team members
  
• Lead by example and create an environment centered around communication, accountability, and continuous improvement
  
• Support the professional growth of team members
  

• Manage food ordering and inventory with accuracy and timeliness
  
• Monitor and control food costs and operational expenses
  
• Track food costs using Microsoft Excel
  
• Review food invoices before submission to the office
  
• Prepare and post the kitchen schedule at least two weeks in advance
  
• Learn and understand the financial side of restaurant operations
  
• Participate in weekly manager meetings
  

• Respond thoughtfully to both positive and negative guest feedback
  
• Work collaboratively with the front of house and management teams to maintain an excellent guest experience
  

• Proven experience working in a structured professional kitchen
  
• Strong leadership and team-development skills
  
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and simple, thoughtful cooking
  
• A positive, collaborative approach to leadership
  
• Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
  
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
  
• Interest in developing both culinary and business skills
  

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit and you d like to learn more, please submit:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  

We look forward to hearing from you.