Sous Chef

Sous Chef at Anheuser-Busch

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

This Sous Chef role is located at the Golden Road - Huntington Beach Brewpub, with shifts typically Wednesday through Sunday, requiring rotation to cover pub needs. Pub operating hours are 11 am – 10 pm, and nights, weekends, & holidays are required.

Company Overview

Anheuser-Busch is powered by a 19,000-strong team sharing a passion to create a future with more cheers. With over 100 beloved brands like Michelob ULTRA, Cutwater Spirits, Budweiser, Kona Brewing Co., Stella Artois, and Bud Light, they offer a top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. They seek talented, curious, and committed individuals, providing resources and opportunities to unleash full potential, believing the combined power is unstoppable.

Role Summary

The Sous Chef will be responsible for personnel management, motivation, development, and coaching of staff, ensuring food safety, and guaranteeing customer satisfaction. This leadership position requires the ability to effectively and efficiently manage a large staff in a fast-paced restaurant/pub environment. The Sous Chef acts as the shift supervisor, resolving problems and maintaining order during high-volume operations, encapsulating the broadness of the kitchen operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all hourly BOH staff in running the brewpub kitchen according to specific and strict quality and efficiency standards.
• Work closely with the pubs management team to ensure BOH and FOH operations coordinate seamlessly.
• Must have basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and the ability to read, translate, and execute recipes as well as assist in menu development.
• Ability to perform all line cook and prep cook duties and step in to assist during peak times.
• Ensure food and beverage quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation, and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Prepare daily specials for FOH managers and staff and notify when low or sold out.
• Assist in providing direction to employees regarding kitchen operations and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the administrative tasks of running the kitchen, such as scheduling.
• Assists in the training of kitchen staff for growth and development.
• Oversees execution of Private Events.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, this position will manage shifts, including daily decision making, staff support, guest interaction, and staff cutting while ensuring standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
• Assists with daily orders and ensuring the kitchen has the products needed to function.
• Implements proper quality control procedures guaranteeing standards.
• Assist in ensuring a safe working and guest environment to reduce risk and injury. Report any incidents to the Executive Chef and HR immediately.
• Assist in making sure all staff is following company stated policies from the handbook including, but not limited to, cleanliness and hygiene, dress code, and professional behavior.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Restaurant and kitchen management experience.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• The ability and aptitude to work with and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per shift.

Why Anheuser-Busch

At Anheuser-Busch, their purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For over 165 years, they have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers. 99 percent of products sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S., with over $700 million in ingredients sourced from American farmers and over $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers. They have invested nearly $2 billion in their 100 facilities across the country over the past five years, driving economic prosperity nationwide through investments in people, facilities, and communities.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution.
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners.
• Free Beer!

Key skills/competency

• Kitchen Management
• Staff Leadership
• Food Safety
• Menu Development
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control
• High-Volume Operations
• Culinary Skills
• Brewpub Operations
• Team Collaboration