Sous Chef

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Are you a culinary professional with a passion for serving up flavorful selections while building and developing a dedicated team of cooks and kitchen staff? Are you eager to make a name for yourself in a rapidly-growing and exciting organization? Keep reading. We'd love to talk!

The Union Hall restaurant at Journeyman Distillery is seeking a culinary leader with proven success in high quality, fast-paced kitchen environments. The Sous Chef will be integral, not only in serving our valued guests, but also in championing our efforts to develop our next generation of culinary superstars.

The Sous Chef will oversee the daily operations of the Journeyman Distillery, Union Hall, and catering kitchen, including staff productivity and food production, menu development, inventory and ordering of supplies, and cost control. The Sous Chef shall exemplify Journeyman's core values and the Culinary Team’s highest standards of quality, consistency, and joyful service to the guests.

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
• 401(k) with Employer Match available
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options
• Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• Employee Discounts
• Monthly Founders' Tour with Bill and Johanna Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• Annual Employee Holiday Party

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

GRIT MAKES GREAT

We believe that no challenge is too big and we take pride in hard work.

Grit is our foundation - perseverance through adversity, strength in difficulty, and a relentless drive to succeed.

Challenges are opportunities in disguise and we welcome them with determination and resolve.

Nothing great happens by taking the easy route.

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN, NEVER A MASTER

'Good enough' isn't in our vocabulary.

We are committed to constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence in distilling, brewing, and hospitality.

Mastery is a moving target - and we embrace the grind, knowing the journey itself is what pushes us forward.

1st CUSTOMER

Exceptional service defines us - through every touchpoint, every day (362 a year), until the last second and beyond (59:59+).

This mindset extends to how we treat vendors, partners, and each other.

1st Customer is our culture - and our legacy

As storytellers and champions of Journeyman, we embody the values we stand for, through every interaction.

AMBASSADOR

Maintain responsibility for the hiring, training, and proficiency of culinary employees, including performance reviews and formal development plans in the restaurant kitchen and catering departments.

Monitor and train the culinary staff, sanitation and safety, as well as related production activities to ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.

Assist with departmental operations across Journeyman properties as required.

Participate fully in food preparation to consistently produce food that is of high quality in taste and presentation within established guidelines; work on line during service and assist wherever needed.

Ensure that all items needed for menu preparation are in stock.

Maintain purchase order system, ordering and receiving programs to ensure proper quality and price on all purchases.

Ensure adherence to recipes, correct food preparation methods, portion control, and presentation of menu items.

Inspect the cleanliness/mise en place of all kitchen areas (floor, stations, coolers, store room, dish washing, etc.) and immediately direct respective culinary staff to correct any deficiencies;
Ensure that quality and details are being maintained.

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