Sous Chef at Maine Beer Company

Freeport, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Operations, Leadership, Coaching, Menu Development, Food Consistency, Station Proficiency, Decision Making, Delegation, Inventory Management, Sanitation Standards, Food Safety, Staff Scheduling, Recruiting, Teamwork, Wood-Fired Cooking, Pizza Cooking

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description The Sous Chef at Maine Beer Company plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily kitchen operations and supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, consistent food. This position is responsible for fostering a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, leads by example, and is passionate about food quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. Salary is commensurate with experience. Maine Beer Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid health insurance, at least three weeks of paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and more. Duties and Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in all aspects of daily kitchen operations Lead, coach, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain a positive team culture and high morale Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development, execution, and consistency Demonstrate proficiency across all kitchen stations and step in as needed Maintain composure and effective decision-making in a high-pressure environment Provide consistent leadership across all shifts, ensuring smooth and efficient operations Delegate tasks effectively and hold team members accountable for performance Uphold and enforce kitchen standards, procedures, and SOPs Manage inventory and place orders as needed to support operations Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and operating in compliance with sanitation standards Adhere to all food safety regulations and best practices Monitor staff scheduling, hours, and attendance in coordination with leadership Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new kitchen staff Support a high level of guest satisfaction through quality and timely food execution Model and reinforce Maine Beer Company’s core values Requirements Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience At least 2 years of leadership or management experience in a kitchen environment Experience with pizza and wood-fired cooking is a plus Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills ServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain) Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office software Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in all daily kitchen operations, focusing on leading, coaching, and motivating staff to maintain a positive team culture and high morale. This role involves collaborating on menu execution, ensuring consistency across all stations, and upholding all kitchen standards and sanitation procedures.