Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

THE OLDE MECKLENBURG BREWERY SOUS CHEF

Support the vision. Lead the kitchen. Raise the bar.

Reports to: Executive Chef

Location: Ballantyne (Charlotte, NC)

Position Type: Salaried

ABOUT OMB

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is one of Charlotte's premier destinations for craft beer. Founded in 2009, OMB brews exclusively to the German Purity Law of 1516 — Reinheitsgebot — which requires every beer be made with only four ingredients: water, barley, hops, and yeast. That standard of tradition and authenticity runs through everything we do.

Our original location sits in Charlotte's Lower South End (LoSo) and features a state-of-the-art production facility, a full-service restaurant, and a one-acre biergarten. In Spring 2024, we expanded with a second location in Ballantyne — a two-story, 14,000-square-foot restaurant and biergarten built to host even more of our community. Our beers are distributed across North Carolina through an independent wholesaler network.

OMB is proud of its community involvement and its place in Charlotte's beer scene — an iconic representation of German brewing tradition in the South.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support Brauhaus restaurant, catering, and events by providing excellent guidance to the culinary team.

SOUS CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional leadership and direction to the culinary personnel.
• Ensure that all recipes, food preparation, plating, and presentation meet OMB's specifications and quality standards.
• Coach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations and reviews for staff.
• Recommend or conduct disciplinary action, including termination of culinary staff when necessary.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Operate as an expeditor during peak times.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to prepare and communicate daily line-ups to all Brauhaus staff.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in the training programs and hiring process for culinary team members.
• Partner with the Service Team to manage opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure that all stations are stocked, labeled, temped, and quality controlled.
• Manage daily staffing levels throughout shifts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef.
• Know, understand, and follow all company emergency and safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary degree or 3 years of culinary training at a high-volume food establishment.
• ServeSafe certified, or willing to certify within 1 year.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and culinary reporting software.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Interest in craft beer.
• Positive attitude and ability to build good working relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a variety of employees with varied backgrounds.
• Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain composure during busy service periods.
• Champion OMB's 6 core values.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision.
• PTO: Paid time off.
• LTD Insurance: Employer-paid Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k): Retirement plan with company match.
• Beer Stipend: Free beer stipend for OMB staff.
• Employee Discount: On food, beer, and merchandise.

OMB CORE VALUES

1. Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
2. Integrity, do the right thing
3. Service-minded
4. Point of pride in the community
5. Lead, don't follow
6. Team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must pass a pre-employment / post-offer background check. Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations; if we'd like to move forward, HR will reach out via phone or email. Positions are posted and maintained regularly — if you have not received communication from HR, we may not have an open position at this time, but may contact you for a future one. OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification. OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery • Charlotte, NC • Since 2009