Sous Chef- New Store Opening- Fast Casual

Join our dynamic team at our Fast Casual breakfast and lunch venue as a Sous Chef. We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to assist in the culinary operations of our New Store Opening. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mexican cuisine, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional food and guest experiences. If you're ready to be part of an exciting new venture and have a flair for innovative cooking, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards.
• Execute food preparation, cooking, and plating according to established recipes and guidelines, maintaining consistency and excellence.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, including the creation of new dishes and seasonal specials.
• Monitor inventory levels and participate in ordering to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, upholding food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual respect among kitchen staff.
• Provide input and feedback on kitchen operations and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with the Toast POS system is preferred, with the ability to utilize it for order management and inventory tracking.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a culinary role, with a focus on Fast Casual dining or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Mexican cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to effectively manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality food and service.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by business needs.
• Experience with menu development and recipe creation is a plus.
• Familiarity with kitchen management software and POS systems, particularly Toast, is advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Work Location: In person