Sous Chef, Bend Pub at Deschutes Brewery

Deschutes Brewery is looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our Bend, OR team! The ideal candidate is driven, excels in a fast-paced kitchen, and is committed to the highest standards of quality and presentation with a guest first focus. As a leader on our team the Sous Chef is responsible for oversight of Back of House (BOH) functions and team, 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
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
• Mentor and train all BOH staff, ensuring Deschutes Brewery quality standards are met
• Manage shifts and communicate at a high level with Executive Chef
• Must be able to work weekends.

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
• 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

Just some of the awesome perks of working at Deschutes Brewery:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with a 4% company match, vested immediately
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
• Pro deals at local companies
• And of course - free beer for those 21+!

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 HR@deschutesbrewery.com to discuss your application.