Sous Chef – Fishtown

LOCO PEZ
Mexican Taqueria & Bar – Fishtown
2401 E Norris St., Philadelphia, PA 19125
NOW HIRING: PM SOUS CHEF

About Us
Loco Pez is Fishtown’s popular Mexican taqueria and bar, with a passion for simple, delicious, and approachable Tex-Mex cuisine. We are a high-volume operation that takes pride in consistency, quality, and a kitchen culture built on teaching and promoting from within. If you are a driven culinary professional looking to grow, we want to meet you.

The Role
We are hiring an experienced PM Sous Chef to join our management team. This is a leadership position responsible for working alongside the line cooks to maintain consistency and oversee evening kitchen operations. The PM Sous Chef will also assist the AM Sous Chef and Executive Chef with prep supervision, ordering, receiving, and upholding the highest standards of kitchen sanitation and cleanliness.

The PM Sous Chef is also responsible for training staff in purchasing, receiving, preparation, quality standards, safety, and sanitation. This position consists primarily of evening shifts. Full weekend availability is required, including Sundays. The PM Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a kitchen team
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
Clear and effective communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office
ServSafe certification preferred
Spanish speaking is a plus
Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Compensation & Benefits
$45,000 – $55,000 annual salary, depending on experience
Service charge share pool distributed among all kitchen staff
Staff meals provided
Health benefits available

How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief message about yourself and your experience to:

jobs@locopez.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Loco Pez’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law.