Sous Chef

Loco Boys Brewing Company - 1476; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loco Boys Brewing Company in Traverse City, MI is seeking an experienced, motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. We are a scratch kitchen rooted in authentic Mexican flavors, giving our culinary team room to be creative while upholding high standards.

You will lead day-to-day operations, train staff, and ensure consistent execution, portion control, and cost awareness during high-volume service.

Qualifications

• Strong line-cooking and kitchen fundamentals.
• Previous kitchen leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and earn the respect of a team.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of labor, food cost, waste and the business side of a kitchen.
• Ability to stay composed during high-volume service.
• Dependability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
• Support the Chef in running a consistent, efficient kitchen.
• Lead by example on the line and jump into any station when needed.
• Help train and cross-train kitchen staff.
• Maintain standards for food quality, cleanliness and organization.
• Help manage prep levels, pars, ordering and inventory.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management based on projected business levels.
• Contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal features.

Skills

Line cooking

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Cost awareness

Job description

Loco Boys Brewing Company | Traverse City, MI

Loco Boys Brewing Company is looking for an experienced, motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.

Loco Boys is an independent restaurant and brewery with a scratch kitchen rooted in authentic Mexican dishes and flavors. We give our culinary team room to be creative and push beyond the expected. Food is a key part of the Loco Boys experience, and we’re continuing to push our kitchen and menu forward.

We’re looking for someone who can cook at a high level and lead a kitchen.

The right person is organized, dependable, calm under pressure and comfortable taking ownership.

What you’ll do

• Help lead day-to-day kitchen operations and service
• Work alongside and support our Chef in running a consistent, efficient kitchen
• Lead by example on the line and be willing to jump into any station when needed
• Help train, develop and cross-train kitchen staff
• Maintain strong standards for food quality, execution, cleanliness and organization
• Help manage prep levels, pars, ordering and inventory
• Keep the kitchen prepared without unnecessary overproduction or waste
• Help build efficient opening and closing routines
• Assist with scheduling and labor management based on projected business levels
• Help maintain recipe consistency, portion control and food-cost standards
• Contribute ideas to menu development, seasonal features and elevated dishes
• Help create a kitchen culture built around accountability, communication and teamwork

What we’re looking for

You should have:

• Strong line-cooking and kitchen fundamentals
• Previous kitchen leadership experience
• The ability to lead and earn the respect of a team
• Strong organization and communication skills
• An understanding of labor, food cost, waste and the business side of a kitchen
• The ability to stay composed and make good decisions during high-volume service
• High standards and attention to detail
• Dependability and a strong sense of ownership

About Loco Boys

Loco Boys is an independent, locally owned restaurant and brewery located in Traverse City. We opened in 2023 and have continued to grow while developing a food program that goes well beyond traditional brewery fare.

Our kitchen is built around scratch cooking, with dishes inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine and flavors at the heart of what we do. We don’t believe every dish has to fit neatly into one box. We want to give our culinary team the freedom to be creative, explore new ideas and continue elevating the food program while staying true to what makes Loco Boys unique.

This is a unique opportunity for the right person to become an important part of our continued growth.

Position: Full-time Sous Chef

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Location: Traverse City, Michigan