Loreto is looking for a Full-Time Jr. Sous Chef to join the team! We’re an upscale-casual Mexican seafood restaurant that specializes in seafood dishes inspired by the fresh ingredients from the Baja coast. We are a full bar restaurant with specialty cocktails and a curated wine selection. Mariscos Za Za Zá is our counter-service lunch concept at the same location.  Jr. Sous Chef availability must be fully open for five-day work week.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support under Sous Chef with dinner and lunch service.
• Lead and support AM team under Sous Chefs to prepare and cook foods according to menu and any special/seasonal items as needed.
• Support Sous Chef with day-to-day staffing requirements, including planning, assigning work, establishing performance and development goals for the team.
• Ensure quality and health standards are properly maintained throughout the preparation of all restaurant food.
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with company and food safety protocols.
• Support with inventory management including ordering and receiving kitchen products.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Support with BOH positions as needed
• Ensure security and proper storage of food, beverage, inventory, and equipment and replenish supplies in a timely manner while minimizing waste.
• Fill out and monitor AM list for kitchen operations.
• Fill out and monitor PM/closing list for kitchen operations.
• Light administrative duties such as invoice scanning, inventory list, and opening closing list.
• Alert management team of necessary repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Valid food handler certificate preferred
• 2+ years experience working in high volume kitchen preferred
• Experience working as a Lead Cook or Jr Sous Chef preferred
• Be comfortable with repetitive motions such as walking, bending and standing during your scheduled shift.
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Compensation:

• $20 - $24 hourly rate depending on experience
• Estimated additional tips around $30-60+ a week. Tip amounts are not guaranteed and are dependent on hours worked and daily business.

This job description is not an exclusive list of all functions of the role. Other tasks may be asked to be performed as needed in the best interest of the business.