Catering Kitchen Chef - DT Chandler - Join the Team!

SanTan Brewing Company is a well-established brewery and restaurant located in Chandler, AZ, part of the Phoenix metro's East Valley. Founded in 2007, SanTan Brewing Company continues to operate a 15-barrel brewery and restaurant in its original downtown Chandler location. Known for crafting quality beers, SanTan has expanded significantly since its inception. In 2013, the company added a production facility featuring a 50-barrel brewhouse to package beer both in cans and draft formats. Further growth led to the introduction of distilled spirits in 2017 and the opening of Spirit House in 2019 — a cocktail-driven bar emphasizing excellent food, a lounge-like atmosphere, and educational, approachable staff. Spirit House stands apart from traditional craft cocktail bars by demystifying distilling and flavor pairings, creating an inviting experience for patrons. The company culture revolves around delivering uncommon quality for everyday occasions, fostering a team-oriented environment where energetic, friendly, and eager individuals can grow and thrive. The Catering Kitchen Chef role at SanTan Brewing Company is a critical position within the culinary team that supports the company’s catering operations. This full-time role, based in Chandler, AZ, is suited for a passionate culinary professional with a minimum of two years of experience who thrives in fast-paced kitchen environments. The chef will be responsible for overseeing food quality, consistency, and presentation, ensuring that all dishes meet SanTan’s high standards. This includes monitoring taste, temperature, and portion control while constantly checking for visual appeal. Managing both hot and cold food preparation is an important aspect of the job, requiring the chef to prepare daily prep sheets and ensure proper storage and handling before shift ends. Additionally, the Catering Kitchen Chef will troubleshoot any food or kitchen-related issues, take leadership in hiring and training catering cooks and dish crew, and enforce all internal procedures. Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness not only in the kitchen but also in food trucks falls under the chef’s purview, together with strict adherence to Maricopa County Health Department regulations. The chef must exemplify impeccable personal and operational hygiene and maintain high safety standards, setting a strong example for the entire culinary team. The role demands knowledge of dietary restrictions to accommodate guests’ needs appropriately. Leadership and collaboration are key as the chef promotes a respectful and team-minded work environment, willingly offering support and fostering positive relationships among team members. The position requires availability for ten-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and offers negotiable pay based on experience. It's an opportunity for a culinary professional who is not only skilled in food preparation but also eager to take on leadership responsibilities in a dynamic and supportive setting.

• Culinary experience minimum two years
• Must obtain Maricopa County food safety certification within 30 days
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in loud, hot, or wet kitchen environment
• Ability to multitask and follow standard procedures
• Ability to safely operate kitchen and food truck equipment
• Physical ability to bend, lift, stand for prolonged periods and work in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly and occasionally