Mexican Kitchen Lead — Sous Chef (High-Volume)

Mi Vida East Market; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Dining allowances

Continuing education & professional开发

Job summary

KNEAD Hospitality + Design is seeking a talented Sous Chef for MI VIDA opening in East Market, Philadelphia. You will support the Executive Chef and General Manager in overseeing all kitchen operations and leading a team of culinary professionals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years kitchen experience with 2 years in supervision, strong Mexican cuisine background, and excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine preferred.
• Strong background in Mexican Cuisine preferred.
• Culinary degree or hospitality certification is a plus, but not required.
• Expertise in menu execution, plating standards, and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of financial goals, food costs, and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and General Manager in overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Lead and mentor a team of culinary professionals.
• Contribute to a high-energy, hospitality-driven kitchen environment.

Skills

Kitchen management

Supervisory experience

Menu execution

Plating standards

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Financials & labor

High-volume operations

Mexican cuisine

Education

Culinary degree or hospitality certification (a plus)

Job description

KNEAD Hospitality + Design is seeking a talented Sous Chef for MI VIDA opening in East Market, Philadelphia. You will support the Executive Chef and General Manager in overseeing all kitchen operations and leading a team of culinary professionals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years kitchen experience with 2 years in supervision, strong Mexican cuisine background, and excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.