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Job DescriptionThe Sous Chef is a critical leadership role responsible for the daily execution and management of the culinary program at King Street Brewing Company. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will act as the "second-in-command," overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining artisanal quality standards, and ensuring NMS's safety culture is strictly followed. This role requires a blend of high-level culinary expertise, administrative oversight, and the ability to lead a fast-paced team in a high-volume craft brewery environment.Responsibilities* Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.* Knows and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.* Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.* Knowledge of traditional foods.* Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost-effective manner.* Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.* Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.* Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.* Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.* Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems.* Supports an effective safety program.* This position may be responsible for the supervision of staff.* Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team.* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.Qualifications* Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.* Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.* Preferred three (3) years of documented experience working as a Sous Chef with supervisory responsibilities.* Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.* Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWeather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.Noise level: Moderate to Loud.Description of environment: This is a fast-paced restaurant / brewery environment.Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.Travel: NoneCompetenciesNMS Core ValuesSafety guides our behavior.Honesty and integrity govern our activities.Commitments made will be fulfilled.All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.The environment will be protected and sustained.