Sous Chef

Salary $70,500 – 75,000, bonus eligible Location Golden Road Brewing - Atwater Role Summary As the Sous Chef, you will play a critical leadership role in our kitchen operations. In addition to managing daily operations flow and ensuring food quality and safety, you will be counting inventory and placing orders, executing private events, and leading the team through high-volume service. This is a hands‑on, team‑focused role for someone passionate about hospitality, organization, and culinary excellence. Located in Atwater, our brewpub is a family‑friendly environment with a charming, industrial interior and a dog‑friendly outdoor lawn. Job Responsibilities BOH Leadership: Oversee day‑to‑day BOH operations, ensuring kitchen efficiency, cleanliness, and team performance. Food Quality & Consistency: Ensure all dishes meet brand standards for quality, presentation, and timing. Staff Supervision: Lead by example, manage line staff, prep cooks, and dish team to maintain performance and morale. Training & Development: Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching to ensure consistency, speed, and compliance. Ordering & Inventory: Do weekly inventory counts, place supplier orders, and assist inventory management to reduce waste and control food cost. Event Execution: Ensure proper execution of all FOH events including placing orders, prepping and maintaining quality standards during private and brand events. Sanitation & Safety: Uphold strict adherence to health codes, sanitation practices, and safety procedures. Cross‑Team Collaboration: Work closely with FOH leadership and management to ensure smooth communication and service execution. Job Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. 3-4 years of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen environment. Strong communication and team leadership skills. Organized, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure. Proficient in kitchen operations, prep systems, and safety protocols. Experience with inventory systems and supplier ordering. Event/Catering experience (preferred). ServSafe Manager Certification required. Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. 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! Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Anheuser‑Busch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Anheuser‑Busch Careers website as a result of your disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr