Sous Chef

Three-Notch; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Notch'd Brewing Company in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You will manage line cooks, ensure quality, safety, and cost controls, and train staff to uphold recipes and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary proficiency, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Salary range reflects experience and market norms for a full-time kitchen position.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven ability to train and supervise line cooks and kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, line duties, banquet, catering and pastry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support line cooks, ensuring labor and cost control goals.
• Train line cooks on all aspects of the role to enhance skills.
• Conduct interviews and hire back-of-house staff as needed.
• Develop, read and follow recipes; prepare and cook hot and cold items.
• Ensure daily preparation levels meet restaurant needs.

Skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food preparation

Professional appearance

Education

Culinary training or degree

ServeSafe certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sous Chef

Full Time Craft Kitchen & Brewery, Charlottesville, VA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1923

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Sous Chef

Direct Report: Executive Chef

Position: Sous Chef

Job Summary: The Sous Chef oversees kitchen operations by supporting and training the Line Cooks and other Kitchen Staff. The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef by managing kitchen production and employees. The Sous Chef is primarily responsible for cooking all food orders in an efficient manner. In addition, the Sous Chef prepares food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. The Sous Chef always ensures quality consistency by following recipe cards and production and portion standards. The Sous Chef is expected to serve as an example for the other Cooks to aspire to by continually going above and beyond. Also, the Sous Chef plays a key role in ensuring a sufficient inventory is maintained in order to meet daily needs, record deliveries, deal with discrepancies and assist with storage. The Sous Chef is highly knowledgeable about the proper use of kitchen equipment including but not limited to steamers, ovens, mixers, grills and dishwashing equipment.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support line cooks in synchronizing food procurement and other food preparation tasks, ensuring labor and cost control goals are not exceeded
• Train line cooks on all aspects of the role, helping to enhance their cooking skills
• Conduct interviews, and hire, back of the house staff for open positions
• Perform a formal performance review process with back of the house staff
• Develop, read and follow recipes – prepare and cook hot and cold food items
• Ensure there are daily sufficient prepped foods to ensure the restaurant runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible
• Prepare and plate final food products ensuring an attractive presentation is achieved
• Ensure all food orders are completed in an efficient manner
• Order and receive food product from vendors – check in by item on invoice and input in receiving log
• Assist in conducting food and beverage inventories – note any out of stock items or possible shortages
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and use them where appropriate
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times
• Organize and maintain stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators
• At the end of the shift return all food items to designated storage areas - cover and date all perishable items
• May be required to schedule labor according to budget guidelines – ensuring all employee schedules are kept updated
• Must be flexible – willing to work a rotational schedule with rotational days off that may include weekends and holidays
• Must be well groomed and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
• Must perform all miscellaneous duties assigned by upper management
• Know and comply with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy
• Report to work on time and in complete uniform
• Daily use of appropriate PPE for the task assigned
• Report all injuries immediately to your manager/supervisor
• Understand the proper use of and storage of chemicals used in the location. Be familiar with the chemical SDS book and its contents.

Additional Job Functions:

• Assist in other areas as needed
• Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the 3NB management team.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for directing the kitchen staff, monitoring their performance, and giving appropriate feedback in regards to timing and preparation of food items. Consults with management about employee relations issues and scheduling of the staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to effectively communicate and understand directions
• Must be able to understand safety rules, 3NB Alcohol Regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be well groomed
• Must have the ability to manage and support the kitchen staff
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a high-volume kitchen or equivalent schooling
• Must have an extensive knowledge of cooking methods, cooking line, banquets, catering and pastry
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role
• Solid supervisory, organizational and time management skills are required
• Profit & Loss accountability- managed service experience is desirable
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft applications required
• Must be willing to follow all Safety Standards

Desired Qualifications:

• Culinary training or degree
• ServeSafe certified
• 3 or more years experience in the food service industry as a cook

Work Environment:

• Back of the house
• Inside kitchen area/dish room and includes interaction with heated equipment, steam, loud noises, chemical products, and other at risk conditions.

Equipment Used:

• Oven
• Deep Fryer
• Mixer
• Grill
• Steamer
• Calculator
• Cutlery
• Dishwasher
• Chef Knives
• Other Cooking Equipment
• Computer
• Photocopier
• Other equipment as applicable

Travel Requirements:

• No Travel (<0%)

Lifting Requirements:

• HEAVY: Frequent lifting and / or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Objects weighing more than 25 pounds require assistance through use of the buddy system.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending: Constant
• Keying / Fingering: Constant
• Hearing: Constant
• Reaching: Constant
• Seeing: Constant
• Speaking: Constant
• Standing: Constant
• Walking: Constant
• Lifting: Frequent

Three Notch'd Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.