Sous Chef

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and leadership-driven Sous Chef to maintain and elevate operational standards in La Docena's kitchen. Key Highlights: 1. Leads the kitchen of one of CDMX's most renowned gastronomic references. 2. Opportunity for growth within the gastronomic group. 3. Excellent work environment in the city's vibrant neighborhoods. ### **Operational Sous Chef – La Docena (Polanco and Roma Norte)** **Lead the kitchen of one of CDMX's most renowned gastronomic references!** At **La Docena**, we are looking for a **Sous Chef** with extensive experience, innate leadership, and impeccable technique in handling seafood and premium meat cuts. If you come from prestigious brands in the gastronomic sector and seek a project where you can maintain and elevate the highest operational standards, we want to meet you! **What We’re Looking For (Candidate Profile):** * **Experience:** Minimum 3–5 years as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in high-end restaurants (*Fine Dining*, author-led kitchens, or prestigious commercial brands). * **Technical Specialization:** Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of handling, preservation, and portioning of **fish, seafood, and shellfish**, as well as mastery of **premium meat cuts** (precise doneness levels, grill/smoke management). * **Leadership:** Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and train large kitchen brigades under high pressure. * **Administrative Management:** Cost control (*food cost*), inventory management, waste tracking, ensuring product freshness, and strict compliance with hygiene standards (e.g., Distintivo H or equivalent). **Your Key Responsibilities:** * Supervise and ensure excellence in the execution of every dish leaving the line, guaranteeing consistency and the brand’s signature flavor. * Coordinate and lead the kitchen brigade’s daily operations (line, prep, and production). * Ensure proper handling and rotation of raw materials (especially live and fresh products of the day). * Maintain order, discipline, and deep-cleaning standards across all kitchen areas. * Support the Executive Chef in shift scheduling, roster planning, and staff development. **We Offer:** * Base salary plus tips. * Statutory benefits from day one. * Job stability and opportunity for growth within the gastronomic group. * Excellent work environment in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.