Sous Chef

Sous Chef

We are looking for a Sous Chef for a high-volume restaurant focused on modern Mexican cuisine with regional influence. This is a hands-on leadership role for a kitchen professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in execution, consistency, and leading a strong team.

The kitchen runs at a high level with a strong focus on organization, accountability, and quality-driven service. This role plays an important part in maintaining those standards while supporting daily operations and helping develop the team over time.

Benefits

• Base salary of $60-65K, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package
• Attainable quarterly bonus structure
• We are passionate about creating a positive work experience for our teams!

Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years of BOH leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen (Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
• Proven experience managing kitchen teams and driving accountability
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and prime cost targets
• Experience working in structured, high-expectation kitchen environments
• Ability to stay effective and decisive during high-volume service
• Hands-on operator with a consistent presence on the line and in prep
• Experience with Mexican cuisine is preferred but not required
• Spanish speaking is preferred but not required

Key Responsibilities

• Own daily back-of-house operations including prep, service execution, and kitchen flow
• Manage food cost, labor, and inventory control in alignment with financial targets
• Oversee ordering, receiving, and production systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Maintain prep systems, pars, and line organization to support service efficiency
• Lead service execution with accountability for timing, quality, and consistency
• Train, coach, and hold kitchen staff accountable to established standards
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all kitchen protocols