Sous Chef

Vecino Detroit, Detroit, MI

Vecino Detroit, a James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant in Midtown Detroit, is hiring a full time salaried Sous Chef at $70,000 to $90,000 per year, with nights and weekends required. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Benefits include paid time off, Michigan paid sick leave, staff meals, and closed Mondays.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

Vecino Detroit is a James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant and agave bar in Midtown Detroit, recognized by The New York Times, Esquire, Eater, and others. The Sous Chef works directly with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, running service, training and scheduling line cooks and prep staff, managing prep lists, ordering, and inventory, and contributing to menu development and the in-house masa and nixtamal program. The role also involves food safety and sanitation standards, food cost, waste, and labor management, and support for private dining and special events.

Requirements

• 2+ years as a Sous Chef or senior line cook in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen
• Strong technical foundation in knife skills, sauces, butchery, live fire, and palate
• Leadership by example, calm under busy service, holds standards
• Organized and detail-oriented with ordering, inventory, and cost tracking
• Available nights and weekends
• ServSafe or equivalent; Spanish is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Full time, salaried: $70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience
• Paid time off, plus Michigan paid sick leave
• Staff meals
• Closed Mondays
• Room to grow, with a second location opening in Cleveland this fall

Job details

Location

Detroit, MI

Pay

$70,000 to $90,000 per year

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Food Service and Hospitality

Posted

Sep 15, 2026

Drug test

Not stated