Sous Chef

SOUS CHEFWho We Are: New Holland Brewing Company is Michigan's largest independently owned brewery. Established in 1997 by Brett VanderKamp 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. What we offer you 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! Job summary 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. What you would do 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. What you offer us ServSafe 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. Physical requirements 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. Desired qualifications 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.) Our Mission At New Holland Brewing Company, we are on a mission to enhance the quality of people's lives. Our Vision New Holland Brewing Company's vision is to create savored moments for the world Our Values We BelieveWe EngageWe OwnWe LeadWe Act with IntegrityWe Care How your job supports the mission Support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. In the Executive Chef's absence, continue to run the kitchen to all of the Executive Chef's trained standards and procedures. Summary of a typical day Assist the Executive Chef in other administrative duties. Setting standards for daily production. Including banquet/catering. Overseeing all food production before and during service. Reports to: Executive Chef New Holland Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), New Holland Brewing Company will make reasonable accommodations for working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position. New Holland Reserves the right, as part of a development plan, to fill a position without the role being posted. New Holland conducts job-related background checks before hire to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which current team members, guests, and company assets are protected, while protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation. Background checks are conducted on the finalist only following the issuance of a contingent offer of employment. At this point in the hiring process, you would be asked to authorize New Holland to conduct the background check. You would be provided with online authorization and disclosure forms that require identifying information, including other names used, Social Security Number and birthdate, current address, and contact information. Candidates with questions are encouraged to contact the People & Culture team at . Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04