Sous Chef

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $23.00/hr. - $27.00/hr.
• Additional Pay: This role is eligible for our Hospitality Incentive Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off - including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Summary

Sous Chefs are responsible for the consistent planning, production, preparation, and prompt delivery of great-tasting food and beverages. This individual manages all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, and plate presentation; proficiency in controlling labor costs, food costs, and sanitation and cleanliness. Sous Chefs will uphold and model our Core Values and Company Standards to achieve exceptional success and incredible fan experience.

Responsibilities

• Successfully lead, train, guide, delegate, and support all Kitchen Team Members.
• Successfully oversees the preparation of a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Successfully supervise shifts by effectively communicating labor/service needs and updates with other managers, kitchen team, peers, crew members, events department, and fans.
• Occasionally assist management with all aspects of the recruiting process, and kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Occasionally assist management with team member onboarding.
• Conducts development, coaching and performance feedback/reviews regularly.
• Ensures all recipe and kitchen specification and standards for each menu item, practice, and procedure adhere to outlined team and company expectations.
• Maintains all sufficient levels of food pars, inventory, and station specific products – including appropriately rotating products.
• Lead teams to ensure each project or assignment including all opening and closing duties are completed to outlined standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members, event crew, front of house crew members, and management to deliver exceptional fan experience throughout each shift.
• Support Event Chef and crew members with event menu specifications and event execution.
• Efficiently train and demonstrate required skills related to all stations within the kitchen line to meet service needs and expectations.
• Ability to understand and comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations regarding health, sanitation, and safety pertaining to Team Members and fans.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, wok, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Responsible for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of each menu item for that guarantees a positive food experience.
• Collaborates with the Kitchen Manager with ordering or requisition of food products and other kitchen supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the quality of items from various vendors and reporting quantity or quality issues to the vendor and management team.
• Efficiently maintains and communicates outstanding needs related to the proper storage of all food products, labeling and dating of product, and inventory levels throughout each month.
• Monitors the maximum usage of all food products-minimizing waste-over inventory and shrinkage.
• Create a motivational environment with open and effective communication for an amazing experience for each team member.

• High School Diploma or GED. Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 4 years of related experience and/or training as a Sous Chef of a food service operation with sales in excess of $4M; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess a Servsafe and/or San Diego County Food Handlers Manager Card.
• Occasional travel to events and other bistro locations.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo-Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.