Sous Chef, Elizabeth Street Cafe

McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML) is a distinguished hospitality company known for creating some of the world’s most memorable hospitality experiences. Founded by Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML has made a name for itself through a refined, character-driven approach to restaurants and hotels. Each of their concepts is deeply grounded in creativity, quality, and a true sense of place, offering guests authentic and exceptional experiences where inspired design, impeccable service, and storytelling come together seamlessly. MML encompasses a range of hospitality endeavors, including uniquely designed restaurants, boutique hotels, and various retail concepts that emphasize sustainable practices and community engagement. Their establishments are celebrated for combining tradition and innovation to provide an atmosphere that feels inviting, warm, and distinctive.

Elizabeth Street Café, a key part of the MML portfolio, is a cherished neighborhood Vietnamese café and French bakery. It captures the essence of MML’s vision through its sunny dining rooms, pleasant shady garden patio, and an ambiance filled with charm and warmth. The café’s menu specializes in homemade croissants, fresh-baked banh mì baguettes, flavorful bowls of phở, and spicy curries. The culinary offerings are complemented by daily macaron flavors, Stumptown coffee, Kronenberg on tap, and creatively crafted cocktails, representing a fusion of traditional and contemporary culinary artistry.

The Sous Chef role at MML Hospitality is a pivotal leadership position charged with overseeing the daily kitchen operations and supporting the Executive Chef in bringing the restaurant's culinary vision to life. The Sous Chef ensures flawless execution of all menu items, upholds the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness, and fosters a team-oriented environment focused on delivering excellence in service and creativity. This hands-on leadership position entails training, mentoring, and managing kitchen staff to cultivate a culture based on accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and the front-of-house team, the Sous Chef plays an integral role in streamlining kitchen processes, managing inventory, controlling food costs, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards. This role offers significant growth potential within an expanding hospitality group that values innovation, teamwork, and employee advancement. MML also offers competitive compensation, including bonus potential, paid time off, relocation assistance, and comprehensive insurance benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance. Additional perks include beverage education reimbursement, property discounts across their hotel, restaurant, and retail platforms, community service opportunities, retirement benefits, and parental leave. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences for guests while supporting a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.