Position Title: Executive Sous Chef
Reports To: General Manager
Location: OMB Ballantyne
About OMB
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is a well-known craft brewery located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2009, it has become one of the city's premier destinations for beer enthusiasts, serving high-quality beers brewed in adherence to the German Purity Law, Reinheitsgebot. This law, which dates back to 1516, dictates that beer should be made only from water, barley, hops, and yeast, ensuring that OMB's offerings are both traditional and authentic.
OMB's original location is situated in the Lower South End (LoSo) neighborhood of Charlotte, where the brewery features a state-of-the-art production facility, a restaurant, and an expansive 1-acre biergarten. The brewery is especially known for its lively and family-friendly atmosphere, hosting numerous events and festivals throughout the year. Its beers are distributed across North Carolina through an independent wholesaler network, making them accessible statewide.
In Spring 2024, the brewery expanded by opening a second location in the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. This new venue is a significant growth for OMB, featuring a spacious, two-story, 14,000-square-foot restaurant and biergarten, designed to offer even more space for beer lovers to enjoy a wide range of OMB's craft beers.
OMB is particularly proud of its community involvement and commitment to the craft beer movement, consistently offering high-quality brews that range from traditional German-style lagers to experimental seasonal brews. It is a celebrated part of Charlotte's beer scene and an iconic representation of German brewing traditions in the South.
About The Role
Lead Brauhaus restaurant, catering, and events by providing excellent guidance to the culinary team.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and support in conducting performance evaluations and reviews for culinary staff.
- Recommend or implement disciplinary actions, including terminations, when necessary, for culinary team members.
- Ensure a safe, organized, and sanitized kitchen environment at all times.
- Serve as an expeditor during high-volume periods to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to prepare and communicate daily line-ups and updates to all BrauHaus staff.
- Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous learning and improvement.
- Oversee operations within the taproom, catering, training programs, and execution of services.
- Accurately input inventory data, cost of goods sold (COGs), and other relevant reports and analytics into Xtra Chef.
- Plan and develop menus for festivals, catering events, and taproom offerings.
- Ensure adherence to company HR standards and policies.
- Participate in the interview process and make informed hiring decisions for culinary candidates.
- Actively contribute to the training and development programs for culinary team members.
- Manage staffing levels effectively throughout shifts to ensure operational efficiency.
- Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.
- Understand and comply with all company emergency procedures and safety protocols.
What's In It For You?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- PTO
- Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance coverage
- Free beer stipend
- 401k with match
- Employee discount (food, beer, & merchandise)
Qualifications
- Culinary degree or 5+ years of culinary training at a high-volume food establishment
- Serve Safe certified, or willing to certify within 1 year
- Computer skills to include Microsoft word, excel, and culinary reporting software
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Interest in craft beer
- Positive attitude and ability to build good working relationships
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a variety of employees with varied backgrounds
- Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain composure during busy service periods
- Champion OMB's 6 core values listed below
OMB Core Values
- Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
- Integrity, do the right thing
- Service-minded
- Point of pride in the community
- Lead, don't follow
- Team
Additional Requirements to Consider
- All candidates must pass a pre-employment/post offer background check
- Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations. If we would like to move forward with the interview process, HR will contact you via phone or email.
- Positions are posted and maintained regularly. If you have not received any communication from HR, we may not have an open position at the time, but may contact you for a future position.
- OMB Participates in E-Verify for employment verification.
- OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
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