Sous Chef

Mediterraneo is a prestigious fine dining restaurant renowned for its innovative Mediterranean cuisine and exceptional dining experience. Established with the vision to deliver authentic flavors blended with modern culinary techniques, Mediterraneo prides itself on sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients and crafting dishes that captivate the senses. The restaurant has built a strong reputation for excellence in food quality, presentation, and outstanding guest service. With a welcoming ambiance, attentive staff, and a commitment to culinary artistry, Mediterraneo continues to be a favored spot for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team and contribute to our ongoing success. As a Sous Chef at Mediterraneo, you will be an integral part of the kitchen leadership, working closely under the guidance of the Head Chef. Your role will encompass managing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets our high standards of quality and presentation. You will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food preparation, and maintaining the overall efficiency of the kitchen environment.

The Sous Chef position at Mediterraneo offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food and leadership. This role requires an individual who is not only skilled in culinary techniques but also possesses excellent management abilities, capable of handling staff scheduling, inventory management, and enforcing health and safety standards. You will play a key role in developing and improving menus by sourcing new products and innovating food production processes.

In this role, you will also be responsible for recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of kitchen staff. Your ability to motivate and discipline staff will help maintain a productive and positive workplace atmosphere. Your leadership will be essential in building apprenticeship and staff development programs that foster growth and enhance skills within the team.

You will work collaboratively with front-of-house management to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction, as well as participate in service education through daily pre-shift meetings and menu reviews. Financial management is a critical aspect of the position, requiring you to keep food and labor costs within budgetary guidelines while maintaining quality and service standards. Should any obstacles to financial goals arise, it is your responsibility to identify and communicate these issues promptly to management.

Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas will support the restaurant's compliance with health regulations and its reputation for excellence. Supervisory duties include overseeing daily cleaning routines, working with the Head Chef to foster a positive work culture, and adhering to company policies and employment laws.

This full-time position offers a competitive base salary range of $75,000 to $85,000, reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required. If you are a motivated culinary leader looking to make a significant impact within a distinguished fine dining restaurant, Mediterraneo invites you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.