Job summary
Job overview
The Senior Sous Chef at The MINA Group's Bourbon Steak leads culinary operations, mentoring kitchen staff and ensuring a high-quality dining experience in a modern American steakhouse.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves hands-on leadership in the kitchen, assisting the executive chef, managing inventory and labor costs, and guiding culinary staff to maintain standards and support restaurant success.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $100k-$125k annually, competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, daily family meals, flexible schedules, and career advancement opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have at least 4 years in a fine dining high-volume kitchen with 1 year in leadership, culinary degree preferred, knowledge of safety, hygiene, HR practices, labor laws, and ability to lift 40 pounds; Spanish skills are a plus.
Career development
The job provides career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans to foster personal and team growth.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a fun, dynamic, innovative atmosphere with a gracious spirit of hospitality and values inclusivity and diversity.
Company information
The MINA Group operates Bourbon Steak, a modern American steakhouse known for combining classic steakhouse traditions with local ingredients and a cutting-edge beverage program.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with the executive chef and corporate culinary and operations teams, leading kitchen staff and mentoring culinary interns.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on detailed culinary leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with corporate teams in a high-end steakhouse environment.
Company overview
The MINA Group is a renowned restaurant management company founded by award-winning chef Michael Mina in 2003. Specializing in creating high-end dining experiences, the company operates a portfolio of over 40 restaurants worldwide, including concepts like Bourbon Steak, PABU, and Stripsteak, focusing on innovative cuisine and exceptional service. Revenue is generated through fine dining, catering, and hospitality partnerships, often collaborating with luxury hotels and resorts. Known for its culinary excellence, the MINA Group emphasizes sustainability, seasonal ingredients, and a commitment to guest satisfaction, making it a leader in the upscale dining industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your leadership experience in fine dining kitchens, highlighting your ability to mentor teams and manage high-volume culinary operations effectively.
Showcase your advanced culinary skills, including knife work, butchery, sauces, and kitchen station expertise, as well as your knowledge of inventory control and labor cost management.
Apply through multiple channels such as The MINA Group's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable hospitality job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current culinary team members or management at The MINA Group on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent restaurant awards or asking about their favorite seasonal dishes at Bourbon Steak.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'culinary leadership,' 'kitchen fundamentals,' 'inventory control,' 'labor cost management,' and 'staff development' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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