Stone Brewing Sous Chef

Firestone Walker Brewing Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) with Profit Sharing

PTO

Employee Discount

Beer merchandise

Job summary

Firestone Walker Brewing Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in California. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, and help manage labor and costs while maintaining guest service excellence.

You will work closely with the Taproom Chef and maintain sanitation, equipment maintenance, and temperature controls to ensure top-quality meals for guests and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or better.
• 3 years of experience in various kitchen positions preferred.
• 6 months of experience in a role similar to Sous Chef.
• Manager Food Handler’s and RBS certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years old to handle beer in food prep.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes, portions, cooking and plating standards.
• Enforce policies and ensure safe operation of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Train and onboard new kitchen staff on knowledge, recipes and safety.
• Inspect equipment and maintain cleanliness per maintenance programs.
• Schedule labor based on activity while meeting staffing and labor cost goals.
• Support Taproom Chef with corrective actions for policy violations.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for floors, walls, and equipment.
• Monitor food holding and refrigeration temperatures using line checks.
• Fill in as needed to maintain guest service and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manager Food Handler’s Certification

RBS Certification

Tools

Digital kitchen tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all food and products are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards
• Enforce company and department policies, including safe operation of kitchen equipment and sanitation procedures
• Train and onboard of new kitchen staff in product knowledge, standardized recipes, preparation techniques, plating standards and food safety
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment is clean and maintained in working condition according to the preventative maintenance programs
• Follow proper product requisition, storage procedures, and waste control practices
• Assist in scheduling labor based on anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Support Taproom Chef with administration of prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
• Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, equipment, and food storage
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points at all times utilizing line check protocols
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
• Other duties as assigned

Who We Are

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all food and products are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards
• Enforce company and department policies, including safe operation of kitchen equipment and sanitation procedures
• Train and onboard of new kitchen staff in product knowledge, standardized recipes, preparation techniques, plating standards and food safety
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment is clean and maintained in working condition according to the preventative maintenance programs
• Follow proper product requisition, storage procedures, and waste control practices
• Assist in scheduling labor based on anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Support Taproom Chef with administration of prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
• Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, equipment, and food storage
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points at all times utilizing line check protocols
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing kitchen staff
• Provide continuous coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Ensure required certifications are maintained (RBS, FHC)
• Document and communicate employee performance issues or status changes as required.
• Ensure that kitchen staff hours are entered into the timekeeping system and approved by deadlines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in various kitchen positions (food prep, line cook, fry cook, pizza station) preferred
• 6 months of similar experience to a Sous Chef
• Manager Food Handler’s and RBS Certification Required
• Must be at least 21 years of age to handle alcoholic beverages (beer) used in food preparation

Other Skills And Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to utilize kitchen equipment such as digital tools
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong leadership skills and professionalism
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

What Firestone Walker Offers

• Health Insurance 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company sponsored paid parental leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching
• Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise
• Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class.