Executive Sous Chef — Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 (based on experience)
About the Role We're looking for an Executive Sous Chef with a passion for fresh, vibrant Mexican cooking to be second-in-command in our kitchen. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you'll lead daily operations, uphold our standards, and run the line with consistency and heart. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who respects the ingredient, cooks at a high level, and can command a kitchen when the chef is off the floor.
We cook fresh, ingredient-driven Mexican food: house masa and tortillas, fresh salsas, dried chiles, slow-cooked proteins, and bright, seasonal produce. No shortcuts, no cans.
What You'll Do
- Run the line and lead the kitchen when the Executive Chef is off the floor
- Hold recipes, plating, and quality standards every service
- Train and develop line and prep cooks
- Manage prep, setup, and mise en place
- Handle ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste
- Keep DOH, HACCP, and food safety compliance
- Help with menu development and specials
- Schedule staff to labor targets
- Run line checks and quality control
- Troubleshoot equipment and jump on any station when needed
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years in a senior kitchen leadership role, high-volume preferred
- Real experience with fresh Mexican cuisine: masa, salsas, chiles, traditional techniques
- Strong command of food cost, inventory, and labor
- NYC Food Protection Certificate (or ability to obtain on hire)
- Calm, decisive leadership under pressure and a genuine standard for excellence
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