Coastal Beer Pairing Sous Chef

Pelican Pub & Brewery; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Brewing Company in Lincoln City, Oregon is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure a top-tier coastal dining experience. You will lead a fast-paced back-of-house team, maintain recipe standards, and drive excellence in beer-food pairings.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, coastal kitchen environment while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working as a Sous Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Team-oriented personality with interest and experience in beer cuisine
• Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do so
• Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and recipe execution
• Lead and build a collaborative culinary team with active coaching
• Direct professional development and encourage teamwork
• Show passion for pairing great food with great beer
• Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly under pressure
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership in the back of house

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Beer pairing

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Pelican Brewing Company in Lincoln City, Oregon is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure a top-tier coastal dining experience. You will lead a fast-paced back-of-house team, maintain recipe standards, and drive excellence in beer-food pairings.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, coastal kitchen environment while upholding safety and quality standards.