Sous Chef

El Rey
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2023 CLOSED ON 1/10/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at El Rey?

Affiliated with STARR RestaurantsEl 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.


The team is looking for a Sous Chef to help bring a unique south-of-the-border experience to the big city.

This position offers a comprehensive package including: 

  • A Competitive Base Salary 
  • Quarterly Bonus Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage 
  • Commuter Benefits Program 
  • Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants 
  • Opportunity for Career Advancement and Professional Growth   



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 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 skills 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.

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