Sous Chef | Buffalo, NY - Join the Team!

Southern Tier Brewing Company, part of Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV), is a prominent craft brewing company recognized as a top 10 regional craft alcohol producer in the United States. ABV encompasses five well-established craft brands including Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing, and Southern Tier Distilling. Operating across five states—New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina—ABV features a broad range of facilities from taprooms to production sites and corporate headquarters. Southern Tier Brewing Company itself has evolved from humble origins into an industry leader and world-class brewery, embodying a culture of exploration and innovation that fuels its growth and success. The company’s philosophy encourages curiosity, creativity, and experimentation, inviting passionate professionals to join their journey of pushing craft brewing and culinary boundaries. The role of Sous Chef at Southern Tier Brewing Company, located in Buffalo, NY, offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals in a dynamic, high-volume restaurant environment. This position carries a competitive compensation package starting at $55,000 per year, with additional bonus opportunities, making it a financially rewarding career choice. The company also offers exceptional benefits including immediate health insurance enrollment with no waiting period, 401K matching and vesting to support long-term financial security, paid family leave reflecting their commitment to work-life balance, flexible scheduling tailored to accommodate employees' needs, generous paid time off, and ample product discounts to enjoy the brand's offerings. Employees have access to prospective growth opportunities across ABV’s five successful craft brands, promoting professional development and career advancement. As a Sous Chef, you will leverage your expertise in managing a full-service kitchen to consistently deliver culinary excellence and memorable guest experiences. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to coordinate daily operations including line-ups, cleaning, cooking, and setting up the line. Creativity is central to this role as you assist in developing innovative culinary menus, incorporate craft beer pairings into food designs particularly for seasonal and special beer releases, and support private event menu planning. The position involves leadership responsibilities such as supervising back-of-house staff, overseeing training and hiring processes aimed at fostering a strong work ethic and positive culture, managing restaurant opening and closing procedures, taking ownership of inventory and supply management, and ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. You will also play a key role in maintaining the restaurant’s safety standards by monitoring hazard control points and advising staff on sanitary food handling practices in accordance with county health guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of two years’ experience in the restaurant industry along with Serve Safe certification. A genuine passion for craft beer and a desire to integrate beer in creative culinary ways are highly valued. Effective communication skills are essential to collaborate efficiently with management and team members across kitchen and dining areas. Physical capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, variable schedule environment are also required. Joining Southern Tier Brewing Company means becoming part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to culinary innovation and fostering a rewarding professional atmosphere where dedication and creativity are celebrated.

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant industry experience
• Serve Safe certified
• Strong knowledge of craft beer and/or serious interest in understanding and learning about methods of using beer in cooking and food pairings
• Clear communicator when working with managers, kitchen and dining room employees and staff
• Physically capable of lifting and moving at least 50 pounds
• Ability to hold a flexible work schedule and work in a fast-paced environment