Sous Chef

Montana Ale Works; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Matched 401-K Plan

Financial Wellness Counseling

Paid Time Off

Continuing Educational & Leadership...

Employee Wellness Program

Discounts and Trade Partnerships

Job summary

Montana Ale Works in Bozeman, MT, seeks a Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team with a focus on consistency, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. Availability for nights, weekends, and the summer season is required as we strive for ongoing excellence.

The role emphasizes staff development, strong communication, and hands-on leadership to maintain quality and profitability in a busy, local-focused restaurant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume restaurant beverage management experience.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 30–50 pounds.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead by example with honesty, integrity and professional behavior.
• Monitor performance and set standards for staff.
• Foster teamwork and open communication across the team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Hospitality

Hiring & Training

Problem Solving

Job description

Montana Ale Works seeking a Sous Chef to join our team! Must be available nights, weekends, and for the whole summer season (and hopefully beyond)!

Benefits:

• Industry-leading Compensation
• Generous Bonus Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Matched 401-K Plan
• Financial Wellness Counseling
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Educational & Leadership Development Opportunities.
• Employee Wellness Program
• Discounts and Trade Partnerships at local establishments.

Position Summary:

To ensure excellence and profitability of the restaurant by partnering with the ownership group and management team to lead and develop our staff to ensure an unparalleled dining experience through consistency, efficiency and teamwork.

The Sous Chef must:

• Provide direction and leadership for all day-to-day operations, including monitoring performance and setting performance standards
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence & encourage staff.
• Advocate sound financial and business decision-making.
• Lead by example, serving as a role model by demonstrating honesty, integrity and appropriate behaviors at all times.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation amongst the team.
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and management team, ensuring employees do the same within the team.
• Enhance the guest experience while achieving or surpassing financial goal
• Demonstrating in-depth menu knowledge and staying ahead of trends by continuously seeking out information
• Be constantly developing key employees.
• Ensure that we are complying with all food handling and sanitation expectations in accordance with servsafe.
• Maintain the Ale Works culture founded in the belief that fun and work are not mutually exclusive.

Job Requirements:

• 2 + years of high-volume restaurant beverage management experience.
• Working nights & weekends.
• Ability to work up to ten-hour shifts with extensive standing, walking and lifting 30 to 50 pounds.
• Extensive food preparation knowledge and ease with all stations in the kitchen.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Enthusiasm & passion for hospitality that is willingly shared with team.
• Proactive approach to hiring, training, morale, product & menu development, etc.
• Commitment to the job, your staff, and the Ale Works culture and missions.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

  Disclaimer: This posting is not all-inclusive and may require related duties be completed by applicant. The restaurant industry is ever-changing and the needs of the restaurant may shift from time to time. Employees are expected to adapt in order to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

  Come and be a part of Montana Ale Works, Bozeman's community gathering place, where the art and craft of genuine hospitality is celebrated daily through hand-crafted food and drink driven by local sourcing.

  Montana Ale Works believes it is important to provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other aspect unrelated to the purposes of this organization. Equal employment opportunity ensures that all personnel actions are taken for job-related reasons in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.