Backcountry Brewing: Sous Chef Job Description

Who we are:

Backcountry Brewing is an award-winning brewery, and full-service restaurant. Nestled in the mountains we are a team of outdoor enthusiast always looking for the next adventure. This sense of adventure can be seen (and tasted) in our ever-changing beer line ups from our master brewers, and creative food pairings designed by our red-seal head chef.

Backcountry Brewing provides inclusive support and is an advocate to create and build a healthy community. We value a workplace that celebrates our differences; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and people of all sexual orientations, those with diverse abilities, and from all social strata.

Job Summary:

A strong team, like a great beer is the sum of its parts. Our necessary ingredient is an awesome person to join us as a Sous Chef. A Sous Chef is second-in-command in the kitchen and reports directly to the Head Chef, overseeing the preparation and cooking of food. The Sous Chef will take on various tasks and responsibilities, assisting the Head Chef in optimizing the general work environment. From training employees, to ordering products, to crafting delicious food, a Sous Chef needs to be able to do it all. Sous Chefs must be aware that they are a representative of BCB and our organizations values. This individual ought to share an enthusiasm for great product and equally great service.

What we offer

• Extended health benefits
• Staff meals on shift
• Beer, Food and Merch discounts
• Training and professional development opportunities

Ideal candidate:

• Lives by the mantra ?work hard, play hard?
• Leads with integrity and professionalism towards customers, and team members
• Treats themselves and others with respect.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a busy and fast paced work setting.
• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Can work a varied schedule including weekends & holidays

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure training of any kitchen staff is conducted in a timely manner
• Communicate with all shift employees to help them understand their job descriptions company policies
• Review all sanitation standards for the kitchen operation
• Ensure budgeted food percentages are achieved through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timings, food inventory rotation measures, receiving as well as food storage procedures, inventory controls, transfer controls, effective purchasing procedures, kitchen security procedures waste control
• Manage the on-going training, development, mentoring supervision of hourly employees
• Manage purchasing as well as preparation of all food products to make sure they meet standards of quality consistency
• Monitor production of food preparation ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls kitchen timings are met
• Monitor all food served relative to appearance, temperature and sanitary quality standards
• Coordinate the storage, maintenance repair of all kitchen equipment during shift to make sure operational readiness
• Manage as well as participate in all line set-up, prep breakdown activities
• Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel and hands on participation
• Work the appropriate hours as delegated by the head chef to complete tasks and support the business needs

Ideal candidate

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Experience of managing or leading a team
• Pizza experience
• Comfortable working at a pace consistent with changing business volume and demands
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

*This role requires a Food Safe Certificate

Working & Physical Requirements

*This role requires the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. To bend,