Sous Chef

pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.

pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past eleven years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.

Our team is made up of 150+ multi-talented individuals from Tasting Room to Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best beer, food, and service experience possible.

This is a full time, salaried role and reports to our Head Chef. You will play a key part in the day-to-day success of the kitchen team, supporting all aspects of kitchen operations and assuming responsibility in the Chefs absence. Making sure only great, high-quality food leaves the kitchen, and that all our employees are on task and feel supported in their roles.

• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure a positive and high-performing team culture.
• Train and develop staff to deliver exceptional service and achieve operational excellence.
• Assign, delegate and lead with enthusiasm.
• Collaborate with the other sous chefs and head chef in day-to-day operations of the BOH
• Contribute to menu development, daily specials, and event menu planning
• Manage all areas within the kitchen, ie, prep, dish, line, expo, to ensure everyone is on task and has clear direction.
• Maintain professionalism of self and the kitchen as defined by Head Chef
• Work designated station in the kitchen
• Consistently use and maintain use of all operating procedures
• Monitor, demonstrate, and maintain appropriate sanitation practices.
• Coach in the moment throughout service, to maintain plating, flavor and quality
• Enforce the use of portion control tools and practices to assist in food cost.
• Ensure product deliveries are placed in the appropriate storage area upon delivery
• Taste preparations as they are completed and adjust as needed
• Monitor cooling, and methods of cooling for safety and DOH adherence.
• Monitor proper arrangement of food storage
• Create a daily report for the Head Chef
• Assist with inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and management of supplies.

You are highly organized, you work clean, and you want to grow your skills and career. You remain calm under pressure and have great written and verbal communication skills. You are hard-working, love food and culinary culture, and want to grow your own leadership and grow others. You are flexible and ready and willing to positively and enthusiastically fill any role in the kitchen as needed based on staffing and business levels.

You enjoy working with others who share a passion for food, quality, and innovation. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shifty with the people you work with and care about your co-workers.

Work in a professional kitchen can sometimes be hectic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our support staff is. You don’t get fired up under pressure, and know how to prioritize, and keep cool when things get busy. You know how to ask for help, and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.

• Positive attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Continually receptive to constructive guidance from leads and managers
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs safely and without risk of injury to self, others, or company property
• Care about the quality of the job you perform, and strive for efficiency
• Ability to maintain excellent service in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated; able to look for additional tasks…