Sous Chef

Three-Notch; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

IRA through Icon

Product benefits (21+)

Discounted Three Notch’d swag

Refer a friend bonus

Earned wage access (ZayZoon)

Job summary

Three Notch’d Greenville Craft Kitchen and Brewery is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, train line cooks, and assist the Executive Chef with production and staff management. You will cook items per recipes, maintain quality, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen, and a commitment to food safety. Competitive benefits and a rotational schedule are included.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively and understand directions.
• Understand safety rules and Alcohol Regulations.
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be well groomed.
• Ability to manage and support the kitchen staff.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a high-volume kitchen or equivalent schooling.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking methods, line, banquets, catering and pastry.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services.
• Strong supervisory, organizational and time management skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support line cooks, ensuring labor and cost control goals are met.
• Train line cooks on all aspects of the role and cooking skills.
• Hire and interview back-of-house staff for open positions.
• Perform formal performance reviews with back-of-house staff.
• Develop, read and follow recipes; prepare hot and cold items.
• Ensure daily prep supports restaurant operations.
• Prepare and plate final dishes with attractive presentation.
• Ensure all food orders are completed efficiently.
• Receive and verify deliveries; input into receiving log.
• Assist in inventory and stock control; note shortages.
• Maintain knowledge of culinary trends and apply where appropriate.
• Ensure proper handling and sanitation of all products and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and high sanitation standards.
• Organize stock rooms and walk-ins.
• Schedule labor per budget guidelines; update schedules.
• Be flexible with rotational shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Report injuries promptly to supervisor.
• Be familiar with chemicals and SDS documentation.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Safety compliance

Customer service

Leadership

Food safety

Education

Culinary training or degree

Job description

Sous Chef

Full Time Three Notch'd Greenville, Greenville, SC, US

Three Notch’d Greenville Craft Kitchen and Brewery is now hiring for a Sous Chef. Located on Haywood Road, we are not your typical brewpub!

Why join our team? Let us tell you!

• Company Product Benefits (must be +21)
• Discounted Three Notch'd Swag
• Paid Time off for all team members
• Portable Individual Retirement Account (IRA) through Icon
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for full-time team members
• Refer a family or friend and earn up to a $300 bonus
• Earned Wage Access through ZayZoon

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 ensuing 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.

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

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.

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.