Executive Sous Chef

1 week ago

Tacoma, Washington, United States Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar Full time
Job Title: Sous Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Gig Harbor, WA.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef and kitchen staff in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen and delivering exceptional food quality. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate chef to grow with our team and contribute to our commitment to providing a delightful dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations during service hours, ensuring timely and precise food preparation, cooking, and plating.
  • Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation, upholding our commitment to excellence and authenticity in Mexican cuisine.
  • Assist in monitoring kitchen inventory levels, including ingredients and supplies, and collaborate with the Chef or Executive Chef and FOH management to place timely and accurate orders.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
  • Assist in training new kitchen staff and conduct ongoing coaching to enhance their culinary skills, techniques, and overall performance.
  • Collaborate closely with the front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication, coordination, and teamwork between the kitchen and the dining area.
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations, ensuring the kitchen's compliance with all relevant laws and requirements.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef, preferably with expertise in Mexican cuisine.
  • In-depth knowledge of Mexican culinary traditions, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high-quality culinary standards.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with kitchen staff and other restaurant personnel.
Physical Qualifications
  • Ability to work on your feet for entire shift excluding meal and rest periods.
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 40lbs.
  • Precise knife skills and handling delicate food items require excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
  • Kitchen environments can be hot, humid, and stressful during peak hours. A chef should be able to endure these conditions while maintaining focus and composure.
  • A keen sense of taste, smell, and touch is essential for assessing the quality of food and ensuring consistency in flavors.
  • Good vision is necessary for reading recipes, monitoring cooking processes, and ensuring food presentation meets high standards.
  • Ability to hear and speak to communicate effectively with the kitchen staff and respond to any emergencies or instructions promptly.
Benefits
  • $68,000 - $70,000 Annual salaried exempt
  • 2 weeks of PTO after 6 months
  • Paid Sick Leave after 90 days
  • Free meals during shifts
  • $300 monthly House Account balance across all Elev8HG owned restaurants
  • English and Spanish Language Class Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Quarterly profit share program, up to 10% of your salary
  • Employee discount across all Elev8HG owned restaurants

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