Sous Chef

Overview

About OMB The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is a well-known craft brewery located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2009, it has become one of the city's premier destinations for beer enthusiasts, serving high-quality beers brewed in adherence to the German Purity Law, Reinheitsgebot. This law, which dates back to 1516, dictates that beer should be made only from water, barley, hops, and yeast, ensuring that OMB's offerings are both traditional and authentic.

OMB is designed with a state-of-the-art production facility, a restaurant, and an expansive biergarten. OMB is committed to the craft beer movement and community involvement.

Position Title: Sous Chef

Reports To: Executive Sous Chef

Location: OMB Lo So

Support Brauhaus restaurant, catering, and events by providing excellent guidance to the culinary team.

• Provide professional leadership and direction to the culinary personnel
• Ensure that all recipes, food preparation, plating, and presentation meet OMB's specifications and quality standards
• Coach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations and reviews for staff
• Recommend or conduct disciplinary action, including termination or culinary staff when necessary
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Operate as an expeditor during peak times
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to prepare and communicate daily line-ups to all Brau Haus staff
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions
• Participate in the training programs and hiring process for culinary team members
• Partner with Service team to manage opening and closing procedures
• Ensure that all stations are stocked, labeled, temped, and quality controlled
• Manage daily staffing levels throughout shifts
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef
• Know, understand, and follow all company emergency and safety procedures

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• PTO
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance coverage
• Free beer stipend
• 401k with match
• Employee discount (food, beer, & merchandise)

• Culinary degree or 3 years of culinary training at a high-volume food establishment
• Serve Safe certified, or willing to certify within 1 year
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and culinary reporting software
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Interest in craft beer
• Positive attitude and ability to build good working relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a variety of employees with varied backgrounds
• Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain composure during busy service periods
• Champion OMB's 6 core values listed below

• Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
• Integrity, do the right thing
• Service-minded
• Point of pride in the community
• Lead, don't follow
• Team

• All candidates must pass a pre-employment/post offer background check.
• Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations. If we would like to move forward with the interview process, HR will contact you via phone or email.
• Positions are posted and maintained regularly. If you have not received any communication from HR, we may not have an open position at the time, but may contact you for a future position.
• OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification.
• OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Compensation details:  Yearly Salary