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Jalisco Cantina Whitefish

Head Chef

Whitefish, MT

Whitefish, MT, 59937 Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef specializing in Mexican cuisine to lead our kitchen team in Whitefish, MT. The ideal candidate will have ...

Jalisco Cantina Whitefish

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Whitefish, MT

$50K - $60K/yr

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Zarape Cocina & Cantina

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Restaurant Executive Chef

Belmont Shore, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Well-experienced Executive chef needed in Mexican cuisine. The Executive Chef is the culinary leader of a professional kitchen operation -- setting culinary direction, managing kitchen teams ...

Daisy Margarita Bar

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Los Angeles, CA

$90K - $100K/yr

Daisy , a Norteño Cantina-Style Bar with Northern Mexican cuisine by Chef Alan Sanz . We're looking for a passionate and talented chef to join our team to lead the kitchen staff and hold the ...

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Restaurant Executive Chef

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$75K - $85K/yr

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seeyamañana

Executive Sous Chef

New York, NY

$65K - $75K/yr

Executive Sous Chef -- Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 (based on experience) About the Role We're ... We cook fresh, ingredient-driven Mexican food: house masa and tortillas, fresh salsas, dried chiles ...

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Cantina La Veinte

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New York, NY

$140K/yr

... volume Mexican cantina is the latest masterpiece from acclaimed restaurateur Alberto Cinta ... We are seeking a high volume, high energy Executive Chef to lead our culinary team, manage an elite ...

Neighborhood Dining Group (NDG)

Sous Chef

Johns Island, SC

$48K - $65K/yr

Sous Chef Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina (Charleston, SC) Honoring Mexicos culinary traditions while weaving in Southern inspiration, with everything made fresh from scratch. Celebrated Charleston ...

Goodwin Recruiting

Sous Chef

Charlotte, NC

$60/hr

We are looking for a Sous Chef for a high-volume restaurant focused on modern Mexican cuisine with regional influence. This is a hands-on leadership role for a kitchen professional who enjoys a fast ...

Minero

Sous Chef

Johns Island, SC

$48K - $65K/yr

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Minero

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Johns Island, SC

$48K - $64K/yr

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The Hunter Group Associates

Executive Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$140K/yr

Our restaurant client in Houston Is looking for a CREATIVE CHEF with seafood, steak and Mexican cuisine experience in a high volume, upscale dining environment. This is an opportunity to come up with ...

Minero

Sous Chef

SC · On-site

$48K - $64K/yr

Sous Chef - Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina (Charleston, SC) Honoring Mexico's culinary traditions while weaving in Southern inspiration, with everything made fresh from scratch. Celebrated Charleston ...

Mi Vida District Wharf

Sous Chef

Washington, DC

$60K - $80K/yr

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and GENERAL MANGER in ... Strong background in Mexican Cuisine preferred * Culinary degree or hospitality certification is a ...

Mi Vida East Market

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Philadelphia, PA

$47K - $64K/yr

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and GENERAL MANGER in ... Strong background in Mexican Cuisine preferred * Culinary degree or hospitality certification is a ...

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Sous Chef at Mexican Bar Company

Mexican Bar Company

Plano, TX

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Mexican Bar Company is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to currently start training in our Plano location and then rotate this Fall to our new, 2nd location in Allen opening October of this year. We are hoping this Sous Chef will help lead the kitchen team in Allen when the time comes.  This is a working, hands on position and demands work ethic, self motivation and leadership skills.  Once estiblished in Allen, a salary increase & bonus will be estiblished. Plano location is 2405 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX  75093 and our future Allen location is 790 Waverly Drive, Allen, TX  75013. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, hard-working, career oriented and again ready to become a leader.

Starting salary $60k-$65K, paid vacation & personal days, 401k and more. Spanish-English speaking is a must. Mexican Cuisine a must and French Culinary back ground a bonus. 

Responsibilities

Help train and develop kitchen staff to company standards. Help maintain and even elevate organization, inventory and cost analysis.
Ensure a productive kitchen flow that upholds business standards

Qualifications
Experience working as a Sous Chef or Chef
High familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes, costs and health and safety guidelines
Able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed
Adaptable to high traffic and kitchen volume
We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off


Physical Setting:


  • Fast casual restaurant


Schedule:


  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Every weekend
  • Holidays
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability


Education:


  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)


Experience:


  • Restaurant experience: 5 years (Required)
  • Cooks: 5 years (Required)


Language:


  • Spanish (Required)
  • English (Required)


Shift availability:


  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)


Work Location: In person


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