Junior Sous Chef (Santa Fe, NM)

Do you enjoy food and beverage service? Consider joining our team as a Junior Sous Chef for your next career opportunity!

We seek a Full-Time Junior Sous Chef to join our Pink Adobe Food & Beverage service operations. The suitable candidates should have experience working in a refined restaurant service environment. We also seek candidates who are dependable, friendly and have reliable transportation. This is a full-time position that includes morning and evening shifts. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Assist in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to safety, hygiene, and cooking standards.
• Assist in inventory control, ordering supplies, and ensuring efficient stock rotation to reduce waste.
• Prepare and cook meals per menu specifications, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
• Assist in menu planning and developing new dishes or seasonal offerings.
• Ensure all food is cooked to the highest standards and promptly.
• Lead by example, ensuring all kitchen staff follow food safety guidelines and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Coordinate kitchen tasks to ensure smooth workflow and timely service.
• Ensure that the kitchen adheres to all health and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas to comply with food safety standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and food labeling to meet hygiene and safety protocols.
• Assist in managing kitchen schedules and delegating tasks as needed.
• Attend staff meetings to provide input on kitchen operations and improvements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a manager position or lead Line cook.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and train a team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for cooking and commitment to delivering high-quality food. 

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs are required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the Company's ongoing needs.


About Us: Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, often called “The City Different,” sits The Pink Adobe Restaurant. Set in the historic Barrio de Analco, the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood in the U.S., the Restaurant's earthy, traditional adobe and stone exterior belies the extraordinary experience that awaits your taste. The Pink Adobe is recognized as one of the prominent restaurants in New Mexico. A step through its doors invites a feast of New Mexico food aroma and exceptional taste that awakens all five senses. The restaurant has yet to offer much, including private and secluded events. 

Employees will enjoy working within these visually unique and historic buildings. Full-time employees can access benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, TransAmerica, Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and employee discounts at our Hotel, Spa, Pink Adobe Restaurant, and Dragon Room.

This is a management position
This is a full time position