Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Scratch Kitchen (Flexible)

Mexican Sugar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) match

Health insurance after 60 days

Mental health support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mexican Sugar in Austin is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead shifts, develop Team Members and uphold our standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

This role requires 2+ years in kitchen leadership, high-volume, scratch-kitchen experience, and the ability to train hourly staff. Competitive salary and strong benefits accompany this role, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume setting.
• Scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly Team Members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and other required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during prep and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness.
• Manage waste and support menu item development.
• Lead onboarding, training and development of culinary team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Food safety

Scheduling

Inventory

Education

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Job description

Mexican Sugar in Austin is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead shifts, develop Team Members and uphold our standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

This role requires 2+ years in kitchen leadership, high-volume, scratch-kitchen experience, and the ability to train hourly staff. Competitive salary and strong benefits accompany this role, with growth opportunities.