Sous Chef – Lead High-Volume Latin Kitchen + Profit Share

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (up to 17 days)

401(k) match

Health insurance after 60 days

Dental and vision insurance after 60 d

Mental health resources

Job summary

Mexican Sugar in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold our standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

You will supervise shifts, mentor Team Members, manage inventory and food-cost controls in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment, and contribute to seasonal offerings while maintaining a hands-on leadership presence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience.
• 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, 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 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 ticket times and kitchen readiness each shift.
• Maintain high food quality while actively managing waste.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and events.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training and developing culinary Team Members.
• Coordinate the team to achieve shift goals.
• Provide coaching, recognition and feedback.
• Identify and develop Team Members with leadership potential.
• Foster communication between 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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume cooking

Communication

Food safety

Scheduling & cost control

Food prep

Education

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Job description

Mexican Sugar in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold our standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

You will supervise shifts, mentor Team Members, manage inventory and food-cost controls in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment, and contribute to seasonal offerings while maintaining a hands-on leadership presence.