Sous Chef, Deschutes Brewery Bend Pub

At Deschutes Brewery, we unapologetically make award-winning, damn tasty beer. We are determined to innovate, challenge the status quo, and be thought leaders at every turn. Our company culture bonds us together and creates conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of core values: Love It or Dump It, One Team One Dream, Blow Our Customers' Minds, Time for Better Is Now, Celebrate, Crafted for Community and Own It! If you are on our team, it means you are part of creating something extraordinary. You're part of Deschutes.

Our Bend Public House is recruiting for a talented and experienced Sous Chef, who is driven, excels in a fast-paced kitchen, and is committed to the highest standards of quality and presentation with a guest first focus. This person will serve as a leader on our BOH leadership team, and is responsible for oversight of Back of House (BOH) functions, including expediting, food preparation, ordering, scheduling, cost management, training, and employee development. . This is a full-time benefited position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, ESOP, and paid vacation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide support and motivation to all Back of House (BOH) employees to maintain our quality standards and expected presentation; teach cooking techniques, food preparation and plating
• Create daily food specials from scratch
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
• Mentor and train all BOH staff, ensuring Deschutes Brewery quality standards are met
• Manage all kitchen operations in the executive chef's absence

Requirements:

• 5 years of line cooking experience, preferably in a fast-paced, full service establishment
  • 2+ years kitchen management experience preferred
• Valid Oregon food handlers or Serve safe card
• Valid OLCC permit within 30 days of hire
• Solid math skills in scaling and metric conversion
• Outgoing, positive and supportive leader
• Ability to trouble shoot equipment issues and provide basic maintenance support to kitchen facilities
• Skilled knowledge of excel and common restaurant software
• Culinary education or equivalent experience with scratch and batch cooking preferred

What's In It For You?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, active after 30 days
• 401k with a 4% company match, vested immediately
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
• Up to 50% discounts at Keen, Ruffwear, Outdoor Research, HydroFlask, Boot Barn, Dovetail Workwear, and more!!
• And of course - free beer!

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact to discuss your application.