**Sous Chef**

Employment Type Full Time Contact Email beccar@greatlakesbrewing.com Location Cleveland, OH 44113 **Description**

**Job Title:** Sous Chef **Location**: Cleveland, OH

**Grade:** 16 **Reports to:** Executive Chef

**Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Non-exempt

**Responsibilities**

**Essential Functions and Duties** **?Brewpub Operations**

Responsible for maintaining all operations standards including sanitation, food quality and food safety

Responsible for quality, coordination, and presentation of restaurant service

Diligently insures that we are always serving safe food

Reads BEO book every shift to stay informed

Ensures the sanitation, maintenance and organization of the BOH areas; including the Tasting Room kitchen

Responsible for executing the food service for planned events and promotions

Works collaboratively with various departments and individuals

Provide and maintain a safe and secure working environment

Actively participates in the Camp X team when necessary

Responsible for the quality and condition of restaurant service in the absence of either the Executive or Executive Sous Chefs

Responsible for allocated orders or special events as needed **? Training & Coaching**

Responsible for management of Station Chefs productivity and work assignments during shifts

Have autonomy to manage attendance (early dismissal for behavioral issues) for Station Chefs

Teach and coach team members throughout the shift on standards, quality and creativity

Responsible for communicating behavioral or performance issues during service to Executive Sous or Executive Chef, as appropriate

Coordinates with event management team to ensure proper service standards are met

? **Reporting & Controls**

Attends and participates in the weekly manager meeting when necessary

Accurately completes paperwork pertaining to labor and necessary documentation for accounting

Coordinates with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure we carry a responsible amount of product for service

Helps receive and inspect incoming orders

Responsible for keeping waste at a minimum and keeping food costs in line

Inspects the entire kitchen at the end of each event to ensure sanitation levels are being met

Additional duties project and assignments on an as needed basis

**Required Skills and Experience**

**Education**

Bachelors degree in related field preferred

**Work Experience**

Minimum three to five years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry

**Required Qualifications**

Ability to lead a team

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects

Dedication to ensuring excellent service and to seeing issues through to resolution

Strong problem-solving skills

Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Passion for local foods and creative cuisine

**Preferred Qualifications**

Understands and utilizes Appreciative Inquiry

Understands Lean principles with a focus on processes

Strong knowledge of the Craft Beer industry

*We look forward to reviewing your application!

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