Sous Chef

Description

Sesame Bakery by Motek, part of the Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept bakery that prides itself on delivering exceptional service and fresh baked goods to our valued guests. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.  

Position Overview:
As Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily back-of-house operations and ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service, and adherence to culinary standards. This role plays a hands-on leadership position in food production, team supervision, and kitchen organization, while serving as a key point of communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Supervise line execution to ensure efficient, accurate service.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory control, ordering, and proper food storage.
• Train and cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with expediting to manage ticket flow and service timing.
• Support labor scheduling and productivity goals.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Wages paid weekly.
• Growth opportunities.
• 401k savings plans.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, with at least one year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Experience supporting inventory control, ordering, food cost awareness, and labor efficiency.
• Ability to lead by example in a hands-on kitchen environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and consistency.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

If you’re passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you!