Sous Chef | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Artisanal Brewing Ventures; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly incentive plan

Exceptional health benefits

Paid family leave

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Product discounts

Growth opportunities across brands

Job summary

Artisanal Brewing Ventures in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in our vibrant restaurant. You will oversee daily lineups, training, menu development with our beer-forward concept, and ensure top-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

You should have at least two years in the restaurant industry, Serve Safe certification, and a strong passion for craft beer and pairing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years restaurant industry experience.
• Serve Safe certification required.
• Strong knowledge of craft beer and beer-food pairing.
• Excellent communication with staff and managers.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily lineups, cleaning, and line set schedules as directed by Executive Chef and GM.
• Oversee training and hiring processes to support a strong work ethic and culture.
• Develop culinary menus for weekly featured selections, private events, and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Collaborate to pair our craft beer platform with menu design for events and specials.
• Lead by example as a supervisor for back-of-house staff and manage opening/closing procedures.
• Own inventory management and supplies procurement.
• Address customer complaints per company policy.
• Uphold restaurant safety policies and serve as safety lead for back-of-house team.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Beer pairing

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

Flexible schedule

Job description

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

Competitive Compensation Quarterly Incentive Plan Exceptional Health Benefits - No Waiting Period to Enroll - Paid Family Leave Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off Ample Product Discounts Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

Annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000, depending on experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct daily line ups, cleaning, cooking and line set schedules consistent with direction given by Executive Chef and GM
• Oversee training and hiring processes that encompass the company’s commitment to establishing a strong work ethic and culture
• Use creativity in working with Executive Chef to develop culinary menus for weekly featured selections, private event menus, and occasional special events
• Work with Executive Chef to concoct unique ways to pair our craft beer platform with our menu design, such as during seasonal and limited beer release offerings
• Be a strong role model and supervisor for all back-of-house staff
• Manage opening and closing procedures of restaurant as scheduled
• Ownership for inventory management and supplies procurement
• Respond and address to any customer complaints in accordance with company policy
• Follow all restaurant safety procedures and take on the role of safety manager in advising and working with back-of-house staff; includes focus on hazard control points, sanitary food handling practices, adherence to all safety and health regulation of county health department

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A minimum of 2 years of restaurant industry experience
• Serve Safe Certified
• Strong knowledge of craft beer and/or serious interest in understanding and learning about methods of using beer in cooking and food pairings
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees and staff
• Physically capable of lifting and moving at least 50 pounds
• Ability to hold a flexible work schedule and work in a fast-paced environment

Disclaimer This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) was founded in 2014 to bring expertise and resources to the business side of the craft beer industry. ABV brings top-tier craft alcohol beverage brands together and unlocks their potential for growth. Through mergers and partnerships in high-volume, craft centric markets, ABV is building a portfolio of breweries and brands including Southern Tier, Victory, Sixpoint, and Bold Rock. This gives these brands professional resources, expertise, and support, while safeguarding the independence and authenticity of the brands. ABV is a top regional craft company in the U.S. and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with locations in New York (Lakewood, Buffalo, Manhattan), Ohio (Cleveland), Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Parkesburg, Downingtown, Kennett Square, Philadelphia), Virginia (Nellysford), and Mills River, NC.