What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Reds Alehouse?
Sous Chef Classification
Exempt
Reports To
Kitchen Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective
Salary Range
$18 to $23
With Bonus Incentives Based on Experience
Date Reviewed
10.02.2025
Reds Alehouse is looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second-in-command in our kitchen. Reds Alehouse is the premiere place to dine and relax in the corridor. Our desire to provide an exceptional experience to every guest from the time they are greeted to the end of their visit is unparalleled. Every member of our team is crucial to our cumulative success and we strive to continue to develop each individual’s talents with regular educational seminars and experiences, achievable goals with excellent rewards and a family-like atmosphere.
From the best Craft Beer and mouth-watering menu, to our cozy, welcoming atmosphere, Reds Alehouse has been THE “Neighborhood Spot” for over 16 years. We will continue to raise the bar, and we are excited to welcome those to our team who share our vision.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ensure daily pre and post shift tasks are being completed by all
Kitchen is being opened in tip-top condition
Ensure enough staff are scheduled to cover shift needs
Assist in training, managing and motivating a team of around 20 employees
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment
Safely maintain and operate kitchen equipment
Work as a team to execute high quality food orders in a time sensitive manner
Provide direction for Back of House leadership team
Works with FOH to ensure successful daily service and special events
Awareness and achievement of food and labor cost goals
Order, inventory and maintain all product
Assist in creating and directing new recipes
Complete tasks assigned in weekly management meetings
Competencies
Team focused approach
Positive attitude
Safety minded
Detail oriented
Thoroughness
Efficient
Organizational Skills
High Level written and verbal skills
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes. Supervises most of the Back of The House staff. Works closely with Front of the House Leadership to ensure Reds is operative in the best way possible.
Work Environment
This position operates in a hospitality environment. This role routinely uses cleaning supplies, high heat kitchen equipment, and point of sale terminal systems.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position is very active and requires standing, rotating, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and hours of work/ days may vary from week to week. The business is open 7 days a week during many day parts. Evening and weekends are likely a key requirement.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Preferred Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working on a full service line is required
Experience in a leadership position is desired
Strong working knowledge of current culinary techniques and sanitation standards
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23