Executive Chef

Mexican Sugar

$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in culinary management, with experience in menu rollouts
  • Established leader with a track record in team development
  • Quick learner with strong collaborative skills
  • In-depth understanding of restaurant operational systems
  • High personal motivation and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Proximity to current restaurant locations required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with management to define and execute culinary direction
  • Take ownership of menu development, including cost management
  • Oversee compliance in menu implementation and rollouts
  • Ensure high product quality and successful execution of new dishes
  • Engage in ongoing education to stay ahead of culinary trends
  • Train and mentor aspiring chefs to strengthen culinary foundation
  • Lead team accountability in culinary safety and sanitation

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules for work-life balance
  • Immediate access to up to 17 days of PTO
  • 401k matching to support retirement savings
  • Health insurance available after 60 days
  • Free mental health services for wellness support
Full Job Description
Salary Range Commensurate w/Experience:

$75k-$95k / year

(plus, monthly profit share)

BENEFITS:
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
• UP TO 17 DAYS OF PTO WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS
• 401K MATCH
• INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS
• FREE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

At Mexican Sugar, the Executive Chef takes guests on a delicious journey through Latin American cuisine. This culinary maestro recognizes that the passion and knowledge of everyone in the kitchen is crucial to creating exceptional dishes. Always staying ahead of culinary trends, they lead the market instead of following it. By incorporating fresh ingredients and beautifully plating each dish, they enhance and execute a menu that drives top and bottom-line restaurant performance. An essential trait of the ideal EC is a deep passion for Latin cultures and the incredible variety of flavors, aromas, and experiences they offer. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of high-volume, Latin-inspired restaurant experience.

Responsibilities
• 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.

Qualifications
• 3-5 years of the following: culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts & 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

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