Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

My Neighbor Felix II Corp; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Health insurance

Paid sick leave

FMLA leave

Job summary

My Neighbor Felix, a vibrant Mexican-inspired restaurant in Denver, seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure consistent quality, and uphold company standards under the Executive Chef. You will mentor culinary staff, manage production, monitor food safety, and control costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences through teamwork and accountability.

This salaried role offers growth, competitive pay in Colorado, and strong benefits including dining discounts and health

Qualifications

• Two+ years of progressive restaurant leadership preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lead in high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations for quality and efficiency.
• Coach and develop culinary team through hands-on training.
• Ensure menu items follow recipes, specs, and portions.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and equipment standards.
• Collaborate with leadership on inventory and labor planning.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Team development

Food safety & sanitation

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

My Neighbor Felix, a vibrant Mexican-inspired restaurant in Denver, seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure consistent quality, and uphold company standards under the Executive Chef. You will mentor culinary staff, manage production, monitor food safety, and control costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences through teamwork and accountability.

This salaried role offers growth, competitive pay in Colorado, and strong benefits including dining discounts and health