Sous Chef – Craft Pub Kitchen Leader (Benicia)

Mare Island Brewing Co.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mare Island Brewing Co. in Benicia, CA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our First Street Taphouse team.

This hands-on leadership role oversees daily kitchen operations, works the line, supports prep, and ensures all dishes meet our standards while keeping a clean, organized, and accountable workspace. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will manage culinary operations for the location, train BOH staff, optimize station workflow, control inventory and sanitation, and help maintain a

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Sous or kitchen leadership role
• Strong management and execution of kitchen operations
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment

Responsibilities

• Execute daily service: prep, cooking, and plating to standard.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and ticket times during service.
• Oversee and support prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers during shifts.
• Manage inventory levels, product rotation, and ordering needs.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas.
• Identify operational gaps and elevate staffing or performance issues to the Chef.
• Support disciplinary processes as needed (in partnership with Chef).
• Assist in training new BOH staff and reinforcing SOPs.
• Support accountability and performance standards across the team

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Mare Island Brewing Co. in Benicia, CA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our First Street Taphouse team.

This hands-on leadership role oversees daily kitchen operations, works the line, supports prep, and ensures all dishes meet our standards while keeping a clean, organized, and accountable workspace. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will manage culinary operations for the location, train BOH staff, optimize station workflow, control inventory and sanitation, and help maintain a