Sous Chef

MEXICAN SUGAR REGENT SQUARE, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental health services

Growth opportunities

Job summary

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

The role offers a salary range of $55,000–$75,000 per year, plus monthly profit share, with benefits including PTO, 401(k) match and health insurance after 60 days. Houston-based, full-time, on-site position requiring flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a culinary leadership role.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience 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, purchasing and food-cost controls
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Food Handler certification and any additional food-safety certifications
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during preparation and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently.
• Monitor ticket times and kitchen readiness during shifts.
• Manage food quality and waste to maintain high standards.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and events.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training and developing culinary staff.
• Coordinate team to achieve shift goals and provide feedback and recognition.
• Manage culinary schedules and adjust staffing based on business levels.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing and receiving through approved vendors.
• Maintain product organization, labeling, storage and rotation.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency without compromising quality.
• Communicate equipment and operational needs to the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and serving of food and compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

At Mexican Sugar, bold flavor and elegant presentation come together to create refined Pan-Latin dining experiences. Everything we serve is made from scratch using authentic ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

We bring a lavish, authentic Latin American atmosphere to life for our Guests, powered by the talents and contributions of every person on the team. A passion for innovative Latin-inspired cuisine, exquisite small-batch cocktails and premium tequilas isa must.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of Mexican Sugar’s culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead successful shifts, develop culinary TeamMembersand uphold our standards for quality, consistency,safetyand presentation.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $55,000–$75,000 per year, plus monthly profit share

BENEFITS: THE GOOD STUFF

• Up to17 daysof Paid Time Off with immediate access
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance after60 days
• Free access to mental health services
• Growth and development opportunities

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar culinary leadership role
• High-volume, 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, kitchenequipmentand culinary best practices
• Experience with scheduling, inventory,purchasingand food-cost controls
• Strong communication,organizationand problem-solving skills
• Food Handler certification and anyadditionalrequired food-safety certifications
• Ability towork days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CULINARY EXECUTION

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations
• Maintain a hands-on presence throughout preparation and service
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently
• Monitor food quality, tickettimesand kitchen readiness throughout each shift
• Maintain the highest level of food quality while actively managing waste
• Support new menu items, seasonalofferingsandspecial events

PEOPLECHAMPION

• Assistwith hiring, onboarding,trainingand developing culinary Team Members
• Assign responsibilities clearly and coordinate the team to achieve shift goals
• Provide consistent coaching,recognitionand feedback
• Identifyand develop Team Members with leadership potential
• Fosterstrong communicationbetween the culinary and front-of-house teams

BUSINESS AND SHIFT LEADER

• Manage culinary schedules and adjust staffing based on business levels
• Support inventory, ordering,purchasingand receiving through approved vendors
• Monitor portioning,wasteand product usage to support food-cost goals
• Maintainaccurateproduct organization, labeling,storageand rotation
• Identifyopportunities to improve kitchen efficiency without compromising quality
• Communicate product,equipmentand operational needs to the Executive Chef

QUALITY AND SAFETY LEADER

• Maintain a clean,organizedand sanitary kitchen
• Ensure food is received, stored,preparedand served safely
• Enforce food-handling,sanitationand workplace safety practices
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance concerns promptly
• Follow our policies and all applicable health and safety requirements

Weparticipatein the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment tomaintaininga legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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