Sous Chef (Full Time) - King Street Brewing Co - Anchorage, AK

Nana Management Services, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

King Street Brewing Company seeks a Sous Chef to serve as the second-in-command in the culinary program, reporting to the Executive Chef and overseeing kitchen staff to uphold artisanal quality and safety standards within a fast-paced craft brewery environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality, standard portions, and efficient operations; supervising food prep, collaborating on menus, and ensuring a sanitary workstation while supporting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum three years as Sous Chef with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Complies with portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules.
• Prepares proteins and other items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and related equipment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup.
• Assists with food prep during busy periods as needed.
• Attends meetings and contributes improvement ideas.
• Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus and issues.
• Supports an effective safety program.
• May supervise staff and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Supervisory experience

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Sous Chef is a critical leadership role responsible for the daily execution and management of the culinary program at King Street Brewing Company. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will act as the "second-in-command," overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining artisanal quality standards, and ensuring NMS’s safety culture is strictly followed. This role requires a blend of high-level culinary expertise, administrative oversight, and the ability to lead a fast-paced team in a high-volume craft brewery environment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of traditional foods.
• Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems.
• Supports an effective safety program.
• This position may be responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Preferred three (3) years of documented experience working as a Sous Chef with supervisory responsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: This is a fast-paced restaurant / brewery environment.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: None

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [e-mail] or 1-800-478-2000.

Default: Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage

Job ID 2026-25523

NMS Division NMS FFM

Work Type On-Site

Work Location Anchorage

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.