Sous Chef

Position summary:

Reuben's Brews is looking for a passionate foodie that enjoys sharing their love of cooking with others. The successful candidate will be a very responsible team player who always works towards creating a wonderful guest experience. At Reuben's Brews the Sous Chef works both behind the scenes and in customer-facing, and the successful candidate will be equally adept at both.

About us:

Reuben's Brews is a family brewery that opened in 2012. We brew from the glass backwards: designing each beer with intention, unbound by constraints. We know making the extra effort is worth it. We are the most decorated brewery in Washington, have two brewhouses, two tasting rooms, and two private event spaces, and we distribute our beer predominantly in the Pacific Northwest. In 2023 we brewed 27,000 BBLs. 

The role:

This role is responsible for the following:

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with head chef.

• Helps in the design of food and development of SOPs
• Produces high quality foods and including both design and overall taste.

• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.

• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition prior to opening service.

• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.

• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.

• Prepares food properly and leads with example.
• Trains new employees using SOPs
• Orders food supplies from commissary via slack channel

• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.

• Serves as event chef for any events or staffed catering. Works with the events manager for detailed understanding.

• Uses the Glass Backwards approach

The successful candidate will have:

• 3-5 years cooking experience
  

In addition to these minimum requirements, we expect the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Glass Backwards mentality – taking unique, solution-focused approaches to problems
• A proven track record of Making it Happen – infectiously enthusiastic and can-do attitude – a thirst to learn, to teach others, and an obsessive commitment to our brewery’s success is an absolute must
• Recognition that we are here to delight - for internal and external customers, partners, and the Reuben’s team as a whole 
• A One Team mentality – a team-focused approach to achieving results
• Other-centeredness - no ego, a focus on team results, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and jump in where needed 
• A Passion for Craft - recognize and live a mentality that the extra effort is worth it. 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business demands. Roles and responsibilities may evolve over the years reflecting the growth and maturity of the brewery.

Our team is the heart of Reuben’s Brews. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, career development opportunities and the exciting opportunity to help us craft a wonderful future.

• Medical and Dental Insurance (for all employees who work 20+ hours per week)
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% company match 

Details:

• Must be over 21
• Washington State driver's license with a clean driving record
• This position is in-person  
• $23.00/hour plus participation in the tip pool, which has averaged $12/hour for the last 12 months)