Aspiring Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Training Team

The Mexicano | Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Dental, Life & Vision Insurance

Employee + Guest Discounts

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Job summary

The Mexicano in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food quality. This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably as a lead line cook. Responsibilities include supporting staff training, ensuring food quality standards, and leading shifts when necessary. We offer employer-paid health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and generous employee discounts at all locations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional, high-volume kitchen experience, preferably as lead line cook.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and service execution.
• Support supervision and training of line cooks and prep staff.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet standards.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Leadership mindset

Ability to multitask

Passion for food

Education

Culinary school training

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

The Mexicano in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food quality. This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably as a lead line cook. Responsibilities include supporting staff training, ensuring food quality standards, and leading shifts when necessary. We offer employer-paid health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and generous employee discounts at all locations.