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Mexican Sugar

Executive Chef

Mexican Sugar, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Mexican Sugar is a Pan-Latin restaurant offering refined dishes that are as bold in flavor as they are elegant in presentation. Everything is made from scratch and prepared with authentic ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

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

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $75k-$95k per year (commensurate with experience) 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

We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

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Employment Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food & Beverages

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