Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Mental health services

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mexican Sugar in Plano, TX, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and upholding our scratch-made Pan-Latin standards. You will guide shifts, ensure quality, and support menu execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires 2+ years in culinary leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage schedules and food costs. Competitive compensation includes bonuses, benefits, and growth opportunities.

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, kitchen equipment and culinary best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and any additional required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a hands-on presence throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness each shift.
• Manage waste and uphold high food quality standards.
• Support menu item development, seasonal offerings and special events.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training and developing culinary Team Members.
• Coordinate team to achieve shift goals and maintain clear communication.
• Plan schedules and adjust staffing based on business levels.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing and receiving through approved vendors.
• Monitor portioning, waste and product usage to achieve food-cost goals.
• Maintain organized storage, labeling and rotation of products.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency without compromising quality.
• Communicate equipment and operational needs to the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Job description

251101-MS PLANO
Mexican Sugar - Plano
7501 LONE STAR DR
PLANO, TX 75024, USA

251101-MS PLANO
Mexican Sugar - Plano
7501 LONE STAR DR
PLANO, TX 75024, USA

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

If you are passionate about scratch-made Pan-Latin cuisine, developing great culinary teams and delivering bold, authentic Guest experiences, we invite you to apply.

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