Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Big Grove Brewery; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Grove Brewery seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to partner with the Chef de Cuisine, driving culinary vision in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will lead BOH staff, plan menus, monitor costs, and uphold hospitality standards.

The role emphasizes menu innovation, staff development, food safety, and collaboration with leadership to achieve location goals in a lively brewery environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume kitchen in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan menus and cost pricing with labor considerations.
• Strong inventory control and waste reduction focus.
• Data-driven approach to menu performance and pricing.
• Supervisory experience (1 year) in a full-service kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create raving fans of Big Grove through culinary experience.
• Assist in menu planning and development; stay current with culinary trends.
• Assist in menu costing and pricing considering ingredient costs, labor, and profit margins.
• Inventory controls: manage inventory levels, monitor costs, reduce waste, maintain records.
• Lead Back of House scheduling to meet labor cost goals and ensure daily tasks for opening/closing.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

High-Volume Ops

Team Management

Cost & Inventory

Culinary Expertise

Health & Safety

Adaptability

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Big Grove Brewery seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to partner with the Chef de Cuisine, driving culinary vision in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will lead BOH staff, plan menus, monitor costs, and uphold hospitality standards.

The role emphasizes menu innovation, staff development, food safety, and collaboration with leadership to achieve location goals in a lively brewery environment.