Sous Chef | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

What We Do

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

What You'll Do

• Cook and line set schedules consistent with direction given by Executive Chef and GM
• Oversee training and hiring processes
• Develop culinary menus for weekly featured selections, private event menus, and occasional special events
• Concoct unique ways to pair our craft beer platform with our menu design, such as during seasonal and limited beer release offerings
• Manage opening and closing procedures of restaurant as scheduled
• Respond and address to any customer complaints in accordance with company policy
• Manage inventory management and supplies procurement
• Follow all restaurant safety procedures and take on the role of safety manager in advising and working with back-of-house staff; includes focus on hazard control points, sanitary food handling practices, adherence to all safety and health regulation of county health department

Who We're Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years of restaurant industry experience
• Serve Safe Certified
• Strong knowledge of craft beer and/or serious interest in understanding and learning about methods of using beer in cooking and food pairings
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees and staff
• Physically capable of lifting and moving at least 50 pounds
• Ability to hold a flexible work schedule and work in a fast-paced environment