Sous Chef

Position Title:             Sous Chef

Reports To:                 Executive Sous Chef

Location:                      OMB LoSo

 

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.

Support Brauhaus restaurant, catering, and events by providing excellent guidance to the culinary team.

Provide professional leadership and direction to the culinary personnelEnsure that all recipes, food preparation, plating, and presentation meet OMB’s specifications and quality standardsCoach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations and reviews for staffRecommend or conduct disciplinary action, including termination or culinary staff when necessaryMaintain a safe, orderly, and sanitized kitchenOperate as an expeditor during peak timesCollaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to prepare and communicate daily line-ups to all BrauHaus staffAttend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessionsParticipate in the training programs and hiring process for culinary team membersPartner with Service team to manage opening and closing proceduresEnsure that all stations are stocked, labeled, temped, and quality controlledManage daily staffing levels throughout shiftsPerform additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive ChefKnow, understand, and follow all company emergency and safety proceduresMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage PTOEmployer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance coverageFree beer stipend401k with matchEmployee discount (food, beer, & merchandise)Culinary degree or 3 years of culinary training at a high-volume food establishmentServe Safe certified, or willing to certify within 1 year Computer skills to include Microsoft word, excel, and culinary reporting softwareFlexibility to work weekends and holidaysAbility to lift up to 50 poundsInterest in craft beerPositive attitude and ability to build good working relationshipsExcellent written and oral communication skillsGood listening skills Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a variety of employees with varied backgroundsExcellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and organizational skillsAbility to maintain composure during busy service periodsChampion OMB’s 6 core values listed belowDedication to quality, no shortcutsIntegrity, do the right thingService-mindedPoint of pride in the communityLead, don’t followTeamAll 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.