Lead Sous Chef — Craft Beer & Menu Innovation

Silver Branch Brewing Co.; Maryland; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Silver Branch Brewing Co. is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our Rockville kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to elevate the menu and pair dishes with our award-winning beers.

You’ll lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, ensure consistency in every plate, and drive quality while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. You will develop and refine menus, oversee inventory, and help scale operations to meet demand in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working in a high-volume restaurant with at least 2 years managing a restaurant.
• Ability to execute consistently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to menu development and specials.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Fluent in English; bilingual with Spanish preferred.
• Bonus points for being a pizza dough master.

Responsabilités

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing all daily kitchen operations
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during service, ensuring smooth execution
• Train, coach, and develop team members to uphold performance and culinary standards
• Ensure consistent preparation, quality, and presentation of all menu items
• Expedite service to maintain ticket times and ensure timely food delivery
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing waste
• Monitor and uphold proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
• Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Head Chef
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and recipe refinement
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Help manage labor and support scheduling to meet business needs
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and kitchen workflows
• Execute special menu pop-ups and events that coincide with our marketing objectives and create a compelling draw to get our repeat guests and get new guests in the door
• Occasionally participate in culinary events off property, brewery dinners, etc.

Description du poste

Silver Branch Brewing Co. is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our Rockville kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to elevate the menu and pair dishes with our award-winning beers.

You’ll lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, ensure consistency in every plate, and drive quality while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. You will develop and refine menus, oversee inventory, and help scale operations to meet demand in a fast-paced environment.