Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen, Path to Exec Chef

Upstream Brewing Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Brewery perks

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Upstream Brewing Company in Omaha is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assisting the Executive Chef, leading the BOH team, maintaining food quality standards, and training line cooks. This role offers competitive pay, meal benefits, and opportunities to grow into an Executive Chef position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Sous Chef or senior line cook leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a BOH team in a high-volume setting.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate BOH team members during service.
• Ensure food quality and plating standards.
• Monitor food costs and waste.

Skills

Knife skills

Food cost management

Leadership

Strong work ethic

Job description

Upstream Brewing Company in Omaha is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assisting the Executive Chef, leading the BOH team, maintaining food quality standards, and training line cooks. This role offers competitive pay, meal benefits, and opportunities to grow into an Executive Chef position.