Sous Chef

Description

**Who are we?** At **Elegant Catering**, we specialize in providing corporate dining services and high-quality gastronomic experiences in executive dining rooms. We stand out for operational excellence, hospitality, and commitment to each client, delivering fresh, balanced meals with high standards of presentation and hygiene. **Position Objective** Support the Executive Chef in supervising and coordinating daily kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation quality, compliance with hygiene standards, and effective team leadership. **Requirements:** * Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or kitchen supervisor. * Experience in industrial or corporate dining rooms, high-volume restaurants, corporate catering, and special services. * Knowledge of cost control, inventory management, and FIFO (First-In, First-Out). * Residence near the work location (located in Naucalpan, close to Av. Primero de Mayo). * Availability to attend a technical assessment. **Key Responsibilities:** * Supervise proper food preparation and presentation. * Coordinate the kitchen team and ensure timely service delivery. * Verify quality, taste, portioning, and plating standards. * Control inventories, supplies, and waste. * Implement and supervise hygiene standards and proper food handling practices. * Assist in menu planning and cost control. * Substitute for the Executive Chef during absences (team size: 15 employees). **We Offer:** * Net monthly salary of $16,000 to $18,000. * Work schedule: Monday to Saturday. * Working hours: 09:00 to 19:00. * Dining room service. * Statutory benefits. **Please apply only if you meet the requirements and are available to proceed with the hiring process.** Employment type: Full-time Salary: $16,000.00 – $18,000.00 per month Benefits: * Savings fund * Dining room service Application question(s): * How do you organize the kitchen during peak-demand hours? * What do you do when a dish fails to meet standards before service? * Do you hold food hygiene handling certification (e.g., Distintivo H or equivalent)? * Please list companies where you have worked in catering or executive dining rooms. Workplace: On-site employment