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Brewpub Sous Chef

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Brewpub Sous Chef

Anaheim, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Craft Beer is not just a job. It's who we are.

    Looking for a family of fun, craft beer lovin' folks who know how to have a good time? Yeah, that's us.

    Award-winning beer? We got that.

    Incredible food and a commitment to impeccable service? We practically wrote the book on it.

    All we're missing is you.

    Karl Strauss Brewing Company in San Diego's original craft brewery, pioneering the San Diego beer scene since 1989. Flash-forward 29 years and Karl Strauss is currently the 41st largest craft brewery in the US and operates 10 brewery restaurants across Southern California. We are a rapidly growing company, and we are lookin' for some beer-loving rock stars who want to help us make people happy one Karl Strauss beer at a time.

    Karl Strauss Brewing Company offers health benefits, flexible work/life balance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, great food and beer discounts, Wellness Program, career development, and growth opportunities.

    Position Summary

    The Brewpub Sous Chef is responsible for effectively managing all operations of the kitchen in his/her assigned brewpub location under limited to no supervision in the Brewpub Chef’s absence. This position is a “hands-on, multi-tasking” position, which requires working on the line during high volume periods as well as leading his/her team of direct reports. Extensive operational knowledge is necessary within this position and regular use of independent judgment is required.

    Essential Functions & Duties

    Provides proper and detailed training and/or seminars for all direct reports.

    Provides timely and detailed performance evaluations of direct reports.

    Assists in leading monthly department meetings incorporating topics such as communication, safety and security, adherence to recipe specifications, internal policies and procedures, and various other topics as needed.

    Analyzes, forecasts, schedules, and directs the work of direct reports.

    Manages assigned hourly staff including maintaining proper staffing levels, approving schedule changes, making recommendations on hiring/firing/wage adjustments, approving overtime hours, providing prompt and detailed disciplinary action when necessary, and providing for meal and rest breaks.

    Assists the Brewpub Chef in placing product orders utilizing the established procedures, products and approved vendors.

    Conducts periodic audits and inspections of the preparation and line areas to ensure recipe specifications are met; taking corrective action as needed

    Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    4-5 years applicable experience within a full service, high volume restaurant in a multi-unit concept.

    Associate’s degree or equivalent. Professional culinary education and/or background preferred.

    Successful completion of the ServSafe training program and/or current Food Handler’s Card.

    Effective communication and demonstrated leadership skills.

    Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Aloha POS systems and GAAP practices preferred.

    Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, prioritizing work assignments and managing multiple projects at one time.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing