Sous Chef

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 our flagship concept, MI VIDA opening in East Market, Philadelphia. As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and GENERAL MANGER in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency across all menu items, and leading a team of dedicated culinary professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-energy, hospitality-driven environment that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Previous experience as a 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

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities
• Generous PTO
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Dining allowances across all our restaurants
• Continuing education & professional development

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a leadership role, and want to be part of a best-in-class restaurant group with tremendous opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you!

KNEAD Hospitality + Design
www.kneadhd.com | @kneadhd

Compensation: Competitive salary