Lead Sous Chef — Coach 15+ Cooks in Scratch Masa Kitchen

GetHired, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sueno, Dayton's first contemporary Mexican Restaurant and Bar by The Idea Collective and James Beard Nominee Chef Jorge Guzman, seeks an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen and back of house. You will manage 15+ cooks plus 2-3 sous, drive numbers, mentor staff, and bring creative menu ideas in a scratch masa program with wood-fired proteins.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll foster teamwork, punctuality, and hospitality, rising to meet daily challenges and maintain high standards in a

Qualifications

• Capable of managing a team of 15+ cooks plus 2-3 management-level sous
• Dynamic understanding of kitchen systems, inventory, prep lists, scheduling, ordering, etc
• The ability to be creative, and bring ideas to the table
• Be a problem solver; creative solutions to everyday problems.
• Be a good cook, understand flavors, techniques
• Be a mentor
• Be able to believe in the numbers, and take ownership of the bottom line.
• Be mature
• Be organized and on time
• Be a great communicator, and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• This position will report directly to the General Manager, and will be tasked with leading the daily operation of the kitchen and back of house under his guidance and mentorship.
• Sueno's programming is centered on a scratch masa program, featuring imported heirloom corn from Oaxaca and produced in house.
• The striking open kitchen will focus on wood-fired proteins and produce, served from an 8-foot centralized hearth.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Communication

Mentorship

Job description

Sueno, Dayton's first contemporary Mexican Restaurant and Bar by The Idea Collective and James Beard Nominee Chef Jorge Guzman, seeks an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen and back of house. You will manage 15+ cooks plus 2-3 sous, drive numbers, mentor staff, and bring creative menu ideas in a scratch masa program with wood-fired proteins.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll foster teamwork, punctuality, and hospitality, rising to meet daily challenges and maintain high standards in a