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Mezcali is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our leadership team at our high-volume, full-service restaurant located in the Financial District of New York City. Founded by two lifelong friends with a combined 40 years of hospitality experience, Mezcali operates a 4,700 sq. ft., two-floor restaurant featuring 145 seats, two full bars, a private dining room, and substantial event space. We are a growing concept with future expansion plans and are looking for a chef who wants to grow with us. This is a hands-on leadership role for a disciplined, creative, and systems-driven culinary professional. Position Overview The Executive Sous Chef will oversee daily back-of-house operations, support menu execution and development, lead kitchen teams, and ensure consistency, efficiency, and food quality at all times. Responsibilities Lead and supervise all BOH kitchen operations in a high-volume environment Train, coach, and develop hourly kitchen staff and junior leadership Maintain consistent food quality, execution, and presentation Manage labor cost, food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste Enforce NYC DOH, sanitation, and food safety standards Support menu development, seasonal updates, and special events Collaborate with FOH and events teams to ensure seamless service Address performance issues professionally and constructively Assist with systems, SOPs, and operational scalability as the business grows Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior kitchen leadership role (Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef preferred) Proven experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants Strong understanding of food cost, labor control, and inventory systems Experience leading large BOH teams with a positive, professional approach Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate required Event, buyout, and private dining experience a plus Skills & Leadership Competencies Strong communication and organizational skills Calm, solutions-oriented leadership under pressure Ability to motivate and hold teams accountable Detail-oriented with strong operational awareness Strategic thinker with hands-on execution Compensation & Benefits Salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually (DOE) Performance-based bonus Health insurance Paid time off Growth opportunities Our Culture We believe great kitchens are built on respect, structure, accountability, and humanity. A good sense of humor, the ability to learn from mistakes, and a collaborative mindset go a long way here. We work hard, support each other, and take pride in what we build. — The Mezcali Team More detail about Mezcali, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/345744-mezcali
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