Lead Sous Chef - Craft Kitchen & Fan Experience

Firestone Walker Brewing Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Brewing is seeking a Sous Chef in San Diego to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of menu items. You will manage food purchasing, preparation, and sanitation while coaching staff and upholding company standards.

Join a fast-paced culinary team focused on guest experience and culinary excellence. This role requires strong leadership, training, and collaboration with events and front-of-house teams to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, guide, delegate, and support all Kitchen Team Members.
• Oversee preparation of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items across broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and more.
• Supervise shifts and communicate labor and service needs with managers, kitchen team, events crew, and fans.
• Assist management with recruiting and onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Coach and provide performance feedback to team members regularly.
• Ensure recipes, kitchen specifications, and standards are followed for each menu item.
• Maintain inventory, food pars, and station supplies with proper rotation.
• Ensure opening and closing duties are completed to standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen, events, and front of house teams to deliver exceptional fan experiences.
• Support Event Chef with event menu specs and execution.
• Train staff on all kitchen stations to meet service needs.
• Comply with federal, state, county, and municipal health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Monitor quality and consistency of items from vendors and internal processes.
• Communicate storage, labeling, dating, and inventory levels.
• Minimize waste through efficient use of food products.
• Foster a motivational environment with open communication.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job description

Stone Brewing is seeking a Sous Chef in San Diego to lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of menu items. You will manage food purchasing, preparation, and sanitation while coaching staff and upholding company standards.

Join a fast-paced culinary team focused on guest experience and culinary excellence. This role requires strong leadership, training, and collaboration with events and front-of-house teams to deliver outstanding dining experiences.