Sous Chef | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Southern Tier; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly incentive plan

Health benefits

Paid family leave

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Product discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Tier in Buffalo, NY seeks an energetic Sous Chef with restaurant experience to lead kitchen operations, maintain quality, and mentor staff. You will design weekly menus, pair dishes with our craft beer selections, and ensure smooth service during peak hours.

Role requires at least 2 years in restaurants, Serve Safe certification, strong beer knowledge, and clear communication with managers and team. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work a fast-paced schedule are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant industry experience.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Strong knowledge of craft beer.
• Clear communication with managers and staff.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily line ups, cleaning, cooking and line set schedules.
• Oversee training and hiring processes to uphold work ethic and culture.
• Develop culinary menus for weekly features and events with the Executive Chef.
• Pair our craft beer platform with menu design for seasonal offerings.
• Manage opening and closing procedures and inventory; address customer complaints.
• Ensure restaurant safety procedures and health compliance.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Serve Safe Certified

Craft beer knowledge

Communication

Physical strength

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 OFFERArtisanal 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 CompensationQuarterly Incentive PlanExceptional Health Benefits- No Waiting Period to Enroll- Paid Family LeaveFlexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time OffAmple Product DiscountsOpportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful BrandsWHAT WE DOAt 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.We’re hiring for an energetic Sous Chef with restaurant industry experience who is excited to be a part of our team. Annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000, depending on experience.WHAT YOU'LL DOConduct daily line ups, cleaning, cooking and line set schedules consistent with direction given by Executive Chef and GMOversee training and hiring processes that encompass the company’s commitment to establishing a strong work ethic and cultureUse creativity in working with Executive Chef to develop culinary menus for weekly featured selections, private event menus, and occasional special eventsWork 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 offeringsBe a strong role model and supervisor for all back-of-house staffManage opening and closing procedures of restaurant as scheduledOwnership for inventory management and supplies procurementRespond and address to any customer complaints in accordance with company policyFollow 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 departmentWHO WE'RE LOOKING FORA minimum of 2 years of restaurant industry experienceServe Safe CertifiedStrong knowledge of craft beer and/or serious interest in understanding and learning about methods of using beer in cooking and food pairingsMust be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees and staffPhysically capable of lifting and moving at least 50 poundsAbility to hold a flexible work schedule and work in a fast-paced environmentDisclaimerThis 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.