Hourly Sous Chef- Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub

Here at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, we're a family of beer brewers & pourers, food makers & servers, packagers, shippers, and lots of other job functions. We currently operate 2 locations: Basecamp Brewpub in Roseland, VA & The Outpost Production Brewery in Lexington, VA. Devils Backbone is a wonderful place to develop your talents & build your career, as well as have fun with a hard-working family.

Employee Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Flexible paid time off

· Medical, dental & vision insurance available immediately

· Employer paid short term disability

· 401K up to 6% match

· Generous parental leave options

· Uniforms & PPE provided, based on position

· Safety shoes allowance, based on position

· Learning & development opportunities

· Employee discounts at restaurant locations

· Employee discounts on merchandise

· BEER (21 )

Position Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking food, preparing it directly for service. The Sous Chef, is an experienced position in the kitchen with the ability to use all equipment necessary (Flat Top, Grill, Sauté, Deep Fryer, Salads, Smoker, and Pantry), and possess the training and skills to perform all tasks to achieve the highest quality at the Chef's discretion. This position also possesses an element of quality control, maintaining informal oversight of the finished product prior to service including: garnishing, ensuring temperature, consistent plating, portions, etc. This position works primarily autonomously, although the day-to-day responsibilities will be derived from the Salary Sous Chef or Chef. The Sous Chef is a fast paced position that's essential for the kitchen to operate at the desired level.

Daily Duties, Functions, Responsibilities

• Ability to lead and manage a team
• · Prepares 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.
• · Assumes 100% responsibilities for quality of products served.
• · Knows and complies consistently with our standard portions sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• · Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• · Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• · Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• · Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, seasoning and /or marinating.
• · Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• · Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• · Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• · Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• · Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• · Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Thorough knowledge of food and beverage industry – back of house operations

· Ability to manage personal responsibilities in a high-stress, fast-paced working environment

· Ability to operate all equipment in the kitchen.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience

· Back of house leadership experience required 12-months.

· Drivers License

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts

· Regular contacts are made with individuals from within the Back of House and Front of House divisions

· Communication is usually cooperative in nature.

· Work takes place in hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods.

· Lifting up to 60 pounds repetitively.

· Conducts work in a standing position; job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting.

· Requires frequent operation of a variety of kitchen machine/equipment.

· Requires the ability to manipulate large quantities of food, dishware, cookware, etc. with hands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22