Vibrissa Beer is a vibrant and rapidly growing company with two modern, spacious and beautiful facilities in historic Front Royal and Old Town Winchester, Virginia. Our nationally award-winning beer is consistently complemented by our exceptional food.
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team at our Winchester location . As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Chef to supervise kitchen operations, maintain food quality standards, and ensure efficient workflow. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is passionate about great food and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: $23-25 per hour
Responsibilities :
Assist in Menu Development : Collaborate with our Chef to create innovative menus that highlight seasonal ingredients, meet varied customer preferences, and pair well with our craft beers.
Food Preparation : Oversee and execute food preparation activities, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards. This includes serving as an active cook and expo.
Kitchen Supervision : Oversee kitchen staff, including shift leadership, coaching, feedback, training and day-to-day production to maintain a high-quality, efficient, effective and positive work environment. Works well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Quality Control : Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency through regular inspections, tasting sessions and customer feedback.
Inventory Management : Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to optimize profitability while minimizing waste.
Health and Safety Compliance : Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness. Works with staff to keep a clean and safe environment.
Catering : In coordination with the chef, plan for and execute catering events. Ensure that food is beautifully presented and well-timed to the planned event.
Customer Satisfaction : Work closely with front-of-house staff to accommodate guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and special requests to enhance the overall dining experience.
Collaboration : Foster a spirit of teamwork and collaboration among kitchen staff, promoting open communication and idea sharing to continually improve operations.
Qualifications :
Culinary Experience : Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a leadership role. High quality, artisan pizza experience is a plus.
Creativity : Ability to create upscale pub fare that is differentiating and profitable. Plant-based, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free experience is a definite asset. Willingness to learn about beer styles and flavor profiles to create complementary dishes.
Leadership Skills : Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff to deliver exceptional results. Confidence and a positive can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication to the craft and the customer experience alike that continues to shape our culture.
Attention to Detail : Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and cleanliness.
Flexibility : Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and business needs. Flexibility with your schedule is required to include nights and weekends.
Culinary Training : Formal culinary training and/or a degree in culinary arts is preferred but not required. ServSafe Manager Certification is required. (Can obtain ServSafe Manger Certification upon first month of position, though current certification is highly preferred).
Benefits :
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