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Mexican Sugar

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
up to 17 days of paid time off
401k Match
insurance after 60 days
free access to mental health services

Job Description

Mexican Sugar is a distinguished Pan-Latin restaurant renowned for offering refined dishes that boldly combine flavor and elegant presentation. Dedicated to crafting every dish from scratch using authentic ingredients and traditional cooking methods, Mexican Sugar delivers an immersive culinary experience that celebrates the rich diversity of Latin American flavors. The restaurant prides itself on presenting genuine and vibrant taste profiles that capture the essence of Latin cultures, celebrating their unique aromas, spices, and cooking techniques through an innovative yet authentic menu. The culinary team at Mexican Sugar works tirelessly to uphold high standards of food quality, creativity, and presentation in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in high-volume Latin-inspired restaurant environments
  • Proven leadership capabilities and team management experience
  • Strong culinary expertise with knowledge of Latin American cuisine and cooking methods
  • Ability to work with regulatory and compliance standards related to menu and kitchen operations
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to engage in ongoing education and culinary development
  • Residency within reasonable driving distance to one of the restaurant locations
  • Eligibility to work as verified through E-Verify
  • Commitment to maintaining culinary safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts and implementation of kitchen systems
  • A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with a proven ability to successfully develop and lead teams
  • The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others
  • Strong understanding of restaurant systems
  • High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail
  • Live within reasonable driving distance to one of our current restaurants

Job Duties

  • Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary, executing and driving the culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Mexican Sugar
  • Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it
  • Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites
  • Product quality and execution of new menu items
  • Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve
  • Develop the foundation of the Mexican Sugar culinary future through training and development of the next generation of Chefs
  • Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration
  • Hold the culinary team to a high level of accountability for results
  • Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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