Sous Chef — High-Volume Latin Kitchen, Profit Share

FB Society; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (up to 17 days)

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision after 60 &d

Mental health services

Job summary

Mexican Sugar is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations, partnering with the Executive Chef to run shifts and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety, and presentation.

In this role you will mentor hourly Team Members, help manage a scratch kitchen, and contribute to menu execution, training, and team development in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and strong benefits await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a similar role.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly Team Members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and any required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to 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 throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness throughout each shift.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality while actively managing waste.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and special events.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training and developing culinary Team Members.
• Assign responsibilities clearly and coordinate the team to achieve shift goals.
• Provide consistent coaching, recognition and feedback.
• Identify and develop Team Members with leadership potential.
• Foster strong communication between the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Manage culinary schedules and adjust staffing based on business levels.
• Support inventory, ordering, purchasing and receiving through approved vendors.
• Monitor portioning, waste and product usage to support food-cost goals.
• Maintain accurate product organization, labeling, storage and rotation.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency without compromising quality.
• Communicate product, equipment and operational needs to the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen.
• Ensure food is received, stored, prepared and served safely.
• Enforce food-handling, sanitation and workplace safety practices.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Follow our policies and all applicable health and safety requirements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume kitchen

Staff supervision

Food safety knowledge

Scheduling & inventory

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Mexican Sugar is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations, partnering with the Executive Chef to run shifts and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety, and presentation.

In this role you will mentor hourly Team Members, help manage a scratch kitchen, and contribute to menu execution, training, and team development in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and strong benefits await the right candidate.