What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Pelican Brewing Company?
Job Title: Sous Chef
Overview:
The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience to our guests at Pelican Brewing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and recipe execution.
- Showcase passion and knowledge about pairing great food and beer together.
- Lead the back-of-house team with confidence in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Direct professional development and coaching for team members.
- Foster a collaborative culinary team with self-discipline, initiative, and leadership ability.
- Motivate employees to work as a team to ensure food and service meet standards.
- Develop strong communication skills and a passion for team building.
- Motivate and recognize team success.
- Serve as the go-to person for effective kitchen operations.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen, dedicated to high quality.
- A team-oriented personality with interest and experience in beer cuisine.
- Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do so.
- Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, with repetitive hand and wrist motion.
Physical Demands:
- Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
- Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, small wares, equipment, and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds properly and safely.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies, and equipment.
- Must be able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.
