Inspired by the amazing cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz and conceptualized by restaurateur Stephen Starr, El Rey captures the essence of Mexican home cooking, bringing a unique south-of-the-border experience to the big city. Boisterous and broken-in like a laidback roadside cantina, the dining room hums from midday to late-night, with booths and a roomy counter nodding to the space’s former life as a hopping all-night diner. Eclectic bric-a-brac, like folk art and Spanish movie posters, dress the dizzying walls, providing plenty of visual stimuli for eaters digging into authentic tacos, ceviches, tortas, enchiladas, sopes and more. Add a bar stocked with the best tequilas, mezcals and cervezas and you’ve got a cantina fit for a king.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to help bring a unique south-of-the-border experience to the big city.

We offer: An opportunity to work with and learn from a skilled team that supports career advancement and professional growth. Additionally, a compensation package that is above-market standards, paid vacation, dining discounts, comprehensive benefits coverage, 401k options, and more!

Qualified candidates will be:

• Humble in their approach to learning and professional self-development
• Passionate about using unique ingredients using those ingredients in an exciting way
• Energetic and enthusiastic and possess strong communication and organizational skills

Qualified candidates will have:

• Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees
• 1-2+ years of kitchen leadership experience as a sous chef in a high-volume, well-rated restaurants.
• The ability to support the line during service while managing transition from prep to service
• Excellent time management skils and supervisory skills in a large space.
• An Associate's degree from a culinary focused university highly preferred
• Experience with traditional Mexican cuisine

El Rey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.