Sous Chef

Centro Mexican Kitchen•Boulder, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Centro Mexican Kitchen in Boulder is looking for a talented, driven, and energetic Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will respect the food and the team, follow instructions, and surpass expectations. When the Chef is off, the Sous Chef is expected to lead the kitchen, build culture, and execute consistently delicious food. A high standard of quality, consistency, flavor, plating, and overall deliciousness is paramount. Efficiency, cleanliness, and a drive for greatness are also key. The Sous Chef will report directly to and collaborate with the Chef and General Manager. This role requires knowledge and experience to contribute to the success of a busy kitchen, with Latin/Mexican food experience being preferred. The Sous Chef will manage equipment and facilities, cook great food, lead a great team, and have fun doing it.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position
ServSafe Manager Certified (training provided)
Ability to handle the requirements of a Chef's job which includes bending, reaching, standing for long periods of time and carrying and lifting heavy and really hot stuff!
Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays
Integrity, intelligence, honesty and a willingness to learn, dig in, and be world famous

Nice To Haves

Latin / Mexican food experience

Responsibilities

Respect the food, and the team.
Follow instructions and surpass expectations.
When Chef is off, be the Chef.
Lead a team, build culture and execute consistently delicious food.
Be unwaveringly particular about the highest standards of quality, consistency, flavor, plating and flat out deliciousness.
Be efficient and clean and lead us to greatness!
Manage equipment and facilities
Cook great food, lead a great team, have fun doing it