JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
The Horse's Mouth
www.horsesmouthbar.com
About The Horse's Mouth
The Horse's Mouth is a cocktail bar and grill at Millenia Walk, known for its classic driven cocktails, bold flavors, and warm hospitality. Our food menu is grill-focused-flame-kissed dishes packed with umami and designed to pair perfectly with our cocktail program. We're all about craft, creativity, and creating memorable moments for our guests.
We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. You'll help drive daily operations, support the Head Chef, and bring fresh ideas to the table. This is a full-time role with a salary range of $3,200-$3,600 on a 5-day work week.
What You'll Be Doing
In the Kitchen
- Support the Head Chef in planning and prepping recipes, making sure every plate is consistent and top-quality
- Contribute your creativity to developing grill-forward dishes and seasonal menus
- Keep an eye on food quality, portioning, and storage so standards stay high
- Track food costs and update costing sheets to keep us efficient without cutting corners
- Team up with the service and marketing crew to launch menus, specials, and events
- Join daily pre-service huddles and weekly ops meetings to keep everyone aligned
- Jump in to help the service team when needed-we're all about teamwork
- Make sure the kitchen stays clean, organized, and equipment is working smoothly
During Service
- Cook and plate dishes alongside the team during service
- Explain dishes and ingredients confidently to staff and, when needed, to guests
- Handle guest feedback on food with professionalism and care
Team & Leadership
- Train, coach, and motivate the kitchen team to keep standards sharp and morale high
- Plan schedules to ensure the kitchen is covered across all shifts
- Run training sessions for both kitchen and service staff so everyone's on the same page
- Support the Head Chef in handling staff performance, feedback, and challenges
Health & Safety
- Make sure the kitchen meets hygiene and safety standards every day
- Stay on top of proper food labeling, storage, and handling
- Do daily checks of freezers and chillers to keep everything at the right temperature with records up to date
And a Little Extra
- Take on other tasks as assigned by the Head Chef-we're a hands-on, all-in kind of team.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of kitchen experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
- Background in grill-based cuisine or modern dining is a plus
- Strong culinary skills and a passion for bold flavors
- Comfortable with food costing and menu development
- Organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
- A natural leader who's also a great teammate
- Professional, guest-focused, and excited to grow with us
