Sous Chef

Montana Ale Works•Bozeman, MT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Montana Ale Works is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The Sous Chef will partner with the ownership group and management team to lead and develop staff, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience through consistency, efficiency, and teamwork. This role is crucial for ensuring the excellence and profitability of the restaurant. The position requires a commitment to the Ale Works culture, which emphasizes that fun and work are not mutually exclusive. The restaurant is described as Bozeman's community gathering place, celebrating genuine hospitality through hand-crafted food and drink driven by local sourcing.

Requirements

2 + years of high-volume restaurant beverage management experience.
Working nights & weekends.
Ability to work up to ten-hour shifts with extensive standing, walking and lifting 30 to 50 pounds.
Extensive food preparation knowledge and ease with all stations in the kitchen.
Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Enthusiasm & passion for hospitality that is willingly shared with team.
Proactive approach to hiring, training, morale, product & menu development, etc.
Commitment to the job, your staff, and the Ale Works culture and missions.
Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Must be available nights, weekends, and for the whole summer season (and hopefully beyond).

Responsibilities

Provide direction and leadership for all day-to-day operations, including monitoring performance and setting performance standards.
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence & encourage staff.
Advocate sound financial and business decision-making.
Lead by example, serving as a role model by demonstrating honesty, integrity and appropriate behaviors at all times.
Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation amongst the team.
Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and management team, ensuring employees do the same within the team.
Enhance the guest experience while achieving or surpassing financial goals.
Demonstrate in-depth menu knowledge and stay ahead of trends by continuously seeking out information.
Continuously develop key employees.
Ensure compliance with all food handling and sanitation expectations in accordance with ServSafe.
Maintain the Ale Works culture founded in the belief that fun and work are not mutually exclusive.