Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager - Heist Brewery Charlotte
Overview
As Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager at Heist Brewery, you'll own daily kitchen operations in a high-volume brewery setting. You'll lead a team of line cooks, manage inventory and scheduling, and uphold food safety standards using ServSafe protocols. This role blends hands-on culinary execution with leadership, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. You'll shape the kitchen culture and drive consistent quality across all dishes.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead back-of-house operations, ensuring food safety and hospitality standards are met daily.
- 2Execute daily checklists to keep the kitchen facility clean and organized.
- 3Oversee ordering, inventory management, and scheduling to control costs and ensure supply.
- 4Coach and train kitchen staff on techniques, recipes, and knife skills.
- 5Monitor dish quality and consistency, adjusting recipes as needed.
- 6Collaborate with front-of-house on menu updates and special events.
- 7Drive community engagement initiatives to build the Heist Brewery brand.
- 8Enforce ServSafe compliance and maintain cleanliness at all times.
Requirements8
- 12-3 years of kitchen or restaurant management experience.
- 23+ years on the line and 2+ years in kitchen management.
- 3Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience.
- 4Advanced knife skills and thorough understanding of food safety standards.
- 5Proficient in ordering, scheduling, and inventory systems using Excel.
- 6ServSafe certification required.
- 7Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- 8Ability to train and motivate team members in a culture-focused environment.
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$50k per year
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