Our current wage range is $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Help lead a kitchen built for sharing.
Everyone in the industry knows a restaurant is only as strong as its kitchen team. At Boqueria, our open kitchens turn out classic Spanish tapas and seasonal small plates made for sharing, and our Sous Chefs are integral to making it happen every night. We're looking for a driven, passionate and consistent Sous Chef who loves leading, teaching and learning.
This role is for you if:
- You're excited to lead a high-functioning back-of-house team.
- You love teaching and coaching, and you're eager to learn new things.
- You sweat the details and strive for excellence.
- You believe a kitchen succeeds together.
- You keep your sense of humor when the rail is full.
What you'll do:
- Lead the line: execute every dish to the highest standards and lead the team through service.
- Coach the team: help form, train and lead a strong back-of-house team.
- Do the right thing: make sure food safety and DOH standards are always followed.
- Own the numbers: order product, schedule labor within budget and manage food and labor costs.
What you bring:
- The culinary skills and knowledge to execute to the highest standards.
- A thorough knowledge of food handling practices.
- An understanding of how operational decisions affect the business.
- Strong organizing skills: you prioritize and anticipate.
- Effective communication skills, plus basic computer and written communication skills.
- A good sense of humor.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Required food safety certifications will be obtained and confirmed upon hire.
What we offer:
- Salary: competitive, based on experience, paid weekly.
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life and supplemental coverage.
- Time and perks: paid time off, discounted meals and flexible scheduling.
- Growth: a path to grow with Boqueria Restaurant Group, a growing, founder-led restaurant group.
- Culture: a team with high standards that takes care of each other.
About Boqueria®
Boqueria is a neighborhood tapas bar inspired by the buzzy kiosks around El Mercado de la Boqueria, Barcelona's famous food market. Since our first restaurant opened on 19th Street in Manhattan's Flatiron district in 2006, our open kitchens have turned out classic Spanish tapas and seasonal small plates made for sharing. We're rooted in tradition, but we're not traditional. Today you'll find Boqueria in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, West Hartford and Atlanta.
Ready to cook with us? Apply today.
Boqueria Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not base employment decisions on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.