Sous Chef

Holland Brew Pub
66 E 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423, USA

New Holland Brewing Company is Michigan's largest independently owned brewery. Established in 1997 by Brett Vander Kamp and Jason Spaulding, NHBC has continued to grow, adding iconic brands like Dragon's Milk, Mad Hatter and Tangerine Space Machine. In 2002, we opened the Pub on 8th, a brewpub that continues to be our most popular location. In 2005, we opened Michigan's first new distillery in 100 years, producing award‑winning spirits including our Dragon's Milk Origin Bourbon, Walley Run Whiskey, Knickerbocker Gin, canned cocktails, and Lake Life Vodka‑based seltzers.

We now have brewpubs in Holland, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek, tasting rooms in Saugatuck, South Haven, and Grand Haven, and our Pinwheel Kitchen in Grand Haven.

We are proud of our culture and of our values, and we use our values to guide all of our decisions – hiring, performance reviews, promotions, disciplinary actions and separation. We are looking for a team member who will align with our values and bring their strengths to balance our team.

• An innovative, growing company in our industry.
• A strong culture: one that is guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values.
• A collaborative, caring, creative, and engaging place to work.
• A great team!

As a member of the restaurant leadership team, the Sous Chef is responsible for stewardship of all major assets, including but not limited to, food, labor, and equipment. The Sous Chef is primarily responsible for ensuring that the directives of the Executive Chef are carried out to the highest professional and culinary standards.

• Lead and act in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Hire, train, build, and lead a high‑performing innovation team.
• Under the direction of the Executive Chef, prepare all products for service according to prescribed specifications and train staff.
• Maintain inventory levels at prescribed specifications and ensure all stations remain stocked before and during serving periods.
• Support the creation of vendor orders and team member schedules as needed.
• Maintain organization of the walk‑in cooler and proper rotation of stock/product. Receive, rotate, and store stock in the proper areas of the kitchen and basement.
• Manage the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Assist with staff training and verify that all kitchen staff properly follow the recipes and portion serving correctly.
• Effectively communicate product needs and other issues to the Chef.
• Assign daily deep cleaning tasks to the Back of House team.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Chef and demonstrate strong administrative skills, including scheduling, ordering, interviewing, email communication, and attending necessary BoH and Retail Operations meetings.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and adherence to the restaurant’s preventive maintenance programs.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Serv Safe Food Handler certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to stay professional and respectful under pressure.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time, up to ten (10) hours.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

• Minimum 3‑5 years’ experience in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of a vast array of prepping and cooking techniques/ methods.
• Familiarity with safe handling techniques prescribed by County health departments.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs necessary for the business (Office 365, vendor management, POS, etc.).

At New Holland Brewing Company, we are on a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives.