Chef de Cuisine, Café Standard

The Standard, Mexico City arrives in the historic Tabacalera neighborhood with character, color, and a signature wink. With 206 guestrooms, 27 branded residences, vibrant dining destinations, and a rooftop overlooking the Monumento a la Revolución, we're bringing our unmistakable energy to Latin America.

We're looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead Standard Café—a vibrant, all-day dining destination where great food, genuine hospitality, and neighborhood energy come together. We're searching for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires their team, and creates memorable dining experiences from the first coffee of the morning to the last bite of the evening.

This isn't just about running a kitchen.

It's about creating a place guests want to return to again and again.

As our Chef de Cuisine – Standard Café, you'll lead the culinary vision for one of the hotel's signature outlets, balancing creativity with consistency while building a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation.

• →Lead the day-to-day operations of Standard Café, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency across every service.
• →Develop and execute seasonal menus that reflect The Standard's bold, approachable, and creative culinary style.
• →Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen team through hands-on leadership.
• →Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• →Manage scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and food cost while maximizing operational efficiency.
• →Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• →Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-energy kitchen culture where creativity can thrive.

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury lifestyle hotel, boutique hotel, or high-end restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing culinary talent.
• Experience leading high-volume, all-day dining operations.
• Excellent understanding of food cost management, inventory control, and kitchen operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
• A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a desire to continually evolve the guest dining experience.

If you're passionate about leading dynamic culinary teams and creating unforgettable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.