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About the Role
Support the daily leadership of Mexican Sugar’s culinary operations by partnering with the Executive Chef to lead successful shifts, develop culinary Team Members, and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety, and presentation.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
- Maintain a hands-on presence throughout preparation and service.
- Ensure recipes, portions, and presentation standards are executed consistently.
- Monitor food quality, ticket times, and kitchen readiness throughout each shift.
- Maintain the highest level of food quality while actively managing waste.
- Support new menu items, seasonal offerings, and special events.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and developing culinary Team Members.
- Assign responsibilities clearly and coordinate the team to achieve shift goals.
- Provide consistent coaching, recognition, and feedback.
- Identify and develop Team Members with leadership potential.
- Foster strong communication between the culinary and front-of-house teams.
- Manage culinary schedules and adjust staffing based on business levels.
- Support inventory, ordering, purchasing, and receiving through approved vendors.
- Monitor portioning, waste, and product usage to support food-cost goals.
- Maintain accurate product organization, labeling, storage, and rotation.
- Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency without compromising quality.
- Communicate product, equipment, and operational needs to the Executive Chef.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
- Ensure food is received, stored, prepared, and served safely.
- Enforce food-handling, sanitation, and workplace safety practices.
- Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Follow company policies and all applicable health and safety requirements.
Requirements
- 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar culinary leadership role.
- High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred.
- Experience leading, training, and supervising hourly Team Members.
- Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and culinary best practices.
- Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and food-cost controls.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Food Handler certification and any additional required food-safety certifications.
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Culinary leadership
- Kitchen operations
- Team development
- Quality control
- Food safety
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Purchasing
- Food-cost controls
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar culinary leadership role
Education Level
- Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000–$75,000 per year, plus monthly profit share
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off with immediate access
- 401(k) match
- Medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days
- Free access to mental health services
- Growth and development opportunities
About the Company
- At Mexican Sugar, bold flavor and elegant presentation come together to create refined Pan-Latin dining experiences.
- Everything we serve is made from scratch using authentic ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
- We bring a lavish, authentic Latin American atmosphere to life for our Guests, powered by the talents and contributions of every person on the team.
- A passion for innovative Latin-inspired cuisine, exquisite small-batch cocktails and premium tequilas is a must.
Equal Opportunity
- We participate in the E-Verify program.
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.
- Equal Opportunity Employer