Chef de Partie — Traditional Jalisco Kitchen

Responsibilities

• Execute traditional Jalisco dishes — birria de res, caldo michi, pozole rojo, enchiladas tapatías
• Manage station mise en place including slow-braised preparations
• Assist head chef with menu testing and recipe documentation
• Maintain authentic preparation methods passed through the property's heritage recipes
• Train commis in traditional Jalisco techniques

Requirements

• 2–4 years kitchen experience with strong background in Jalisco or western Mexican cuisine
• Knowledge of traditional braising, stewing, and slow-cooking techniques
• Respect for culinary heritage and authentic preparation methods

Benefits

• IMSS, Aguinaldo, vacation + premium
• Staff meals, uniform
• Working in a culturally significant heritage property

Work environment

Hacienda-style property in Zapopan — a municipality bordering Guadalajara with strong colonial architecture and upscale residential character. Relaxed, heritage-focused environment.

About the role

Deeply rooted in Jalisco identity. You cook the food that Jalisco grandmothers perfected over centuries. Heritage properties like hacienda hotels attract guests who want exactly this — the real thing.