Sous Chef

Food, Beer and a Surly attitude. We are looking for a Sous Chef in the Beer Hall at Surly Brewing! Our ideal candidate is someone with a passion for food, is highly organized, has boundless creativity and a strong leader. This role reports to the Executive Chef and is responsible for the day to day operation of the beer hall kitchen. This is a working Chef role, with the majority of time spent managing on the job in the kitchen.

• Oversee Line Cooks and Dishwashers on a daily basis.
• Assist with day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Ensure the highest level of food quality and consistency.
• Participate in food preparation, upholding the same standards that are expected of the cooks.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef with menu R&D and item creation.
• Executing lunch and dinner service with the assistance of the line cooks.
• Control ticket times during the peak business; communicate with the front of the house manager if there are any issues.
• Control food cost by assisting in training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Operations Manager, and Executive Chef with the establishment of goals for the kitchen. Anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen.
• Helps train and develop kitchen staff in all aspects of the business.
• Understands that cleanliness, safety, and sanitation are of the utmost importance. Maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe work environment is required

• Managing and developing team members within the department under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Operations Manager or Executive Chef.
• Managing employees to ensure culinary and safety standards are upheld.

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively. Some Spanish speaking is beneficial.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen operation.
• Proficient in scratch cooking.
• Active MN Certified Food Manager credentials. (not required)