Lead Sous Chef: Drive Culinary Excellence, Guest Experience

bartaco; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meal discounts

Paid vacation time

401K enrollment and matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Gym and fitness center discounts

Career development and advancement

Job summary

bartaco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen daily, coaching the culinary team and ensuring all recipes, preparations, and presentations meet bartaco standards. You will drive guest-focused service with energy, hospitality, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage scheduling, maintain food safety, and mentor hourly staff while upholding bartaco culture and touchstones. This role offers growth, competitive pay, and benefits in a vibrant team setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of culinary management experience.
• A culinary arts degree is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent cooking skills.
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and mentoring of the culinary team.
• Ensure recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet bartaco standards.
• Oversee guest experience and ensure smooth service flow.
• Manage scheduling and staffing to balance operations and team well-being.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation guidelines; conduct equipment checks.
• Support events and catering functions as needed.

Skills

Culinary management

Cooking skills

Mentoring hourly team members

Attention to detail

Flexibility for evenings/weekends/hol+

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

bartaco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen daily, coaching the culinary team and ensuring all recipes, preparations, and presentations meet bartaco standards. You will drive guest-focused service with energy, hospitality, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage scheduling, maintain food safety, and mentor hourly staff while upholding bartaco culture and touchstones. This role offers growth, competitive pay, and benefits in a vibrant team setting.