Sous Chef (Chesapeake & Maine)

Boston Beer Corporation; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program

Professional development & training

Free beer!

Job summary

Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is seeking a Full Time Sous Chef to join Boston Beer Company. You will lead the kitchen, train staff, ensure sanitation, and help create high-quality dishes that pair with our beers.

This role requires strong leadership and operational excellence to deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will manage food costs, supervise the culinary team, and collaborate with leadership on menu and kitchen improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Food protection and allergen certifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long durations.
• Ability to operate computer systems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and keep food orders moving.
• Train culinary staff on cooking methods, portions, recipes, and plating.
• Maintain sanitation and health department standards with checklists and audits.
• Control food costs through ordering, receiving, labeling, rotation and waste reduction.
• Build relationships with local vendors and support menu/kitchen improvements.
• Learn and troubleshoot the POS system to support guest service.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, schedule, and retain culinary staff with clear expectations.
• Support staffing during peak shifts and events; overtime as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Allergen awareness

POS systems

Staffing

Education

High school diploma

GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are currently hiring a Full Time Sous Chef at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

You will help create high-quality food that complements our beers and spirits while keeping kitchen operations efficient, sanitary, and organized. You will guide and develop the culinary team, maintain consistent food quality and presentation, and support an excellent guest experience.

What You'll Brew:

• Lead effective daily kitchen operations and keep food orders moving efficiently.
• Train culinary coworkers on cooking methods, portion control, recipes, and plate presentation.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department standards, including completing required checklists and supporting audits.
• Partner with culinary leadership to create consistent, high-quality food that complements our beers and spirits.
• Control food costs through ordering, receiving, labeling, rotation, proper storage, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Build relationships with local vendors and support ongoing menu and kitchen improvements.
• Learn and troubleshoot the point-of-sale system to support guest service and daily operations.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, schedule, and retain culinary coworkers while providing clear expectations and regular feedback.
• Resolve operational challenges, support all kitchen roles as needed, and ensure adequate staffing during peak shifts and events.
• Work overtime as needed, including shifts of up to 12 hours, weekends, and holidays, in a fast-changing guest environment.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development credential.
• Food protection and allergen awareness certifications.
• At least 3 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes repeatedly.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 11 hours per day on concrete, metal, and grated surfaces.
• Ability to climb stairs, work at heights or on elevated platforms, crouch, crawl, and step over obstacles.
• Dexterity to handle materials, operate kitchen and service equipment, and use computer systems accurately.
• Ability to handle glassware and deliver beverages to guests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role.

Level: 7M

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $44,000 - $76,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.