Sous Chef

Company: Anheuser-Busch
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY: $55,000 - $60,000, bonus eligible LOCATION: Devils Backbone Brewing Company – Outpost Taproom SHIFT: - Days, nights, weekends, and holidays are required. - 8-12 hour shifts. COMPANY: Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? JOB SUMMARY: The Sous Chef will be responsible for personnel management, motivation, development and coaching, food safety and customer satisfaction. This position requires the ability to lead a large staff effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant/pub environment. The Sous Chef is the shift supervisor and solves problems that occur during the shift. This is a leadership position that encapsulates the broadness of the kitchen operation while maintaining a sense of order during high-volume operations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and manage all hourly BOH staff in running brewpub kitchen according to specific and strict quality and efficiency standards. - Work closely with pubs management team to ensure BOH and FOH operations coordinate seamlessly. - Must have basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and read, translate, and execute recipes as well as assist in menu development. - Ability to perform all line cook and prep cook duties and step to assist during peak times. - Ensure food and beverage quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation and maintain accurate inventory levels. - Prepare daily specials for FOH managers and staff and notify when low or sold out. - Assumes responsibility for the administrative tasks of running the kitchen (Scheduling, etc.). - Assists in training of kitchen staff for growth and development. - In the absence of the Executive Chef this position will lead shifts which include daily decision making, staff support, guest interaction, and staff cutting while ensuring standards, product quality and cleanliness. - Implements proper quality control procedures guaranteeing standards. - Assist in ensuring safe working and guest environment to reduce risk and injury. Report any incidents to the Executive Chef and HR immediately. - Assist in making sure all staff is following company stated policies from the handbook including, but not limited to, cleanliness and hygiene, dress code and professional behavior. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher preferred. - Minimum of 3-5 years significant restaurant kitchen experience. - Excellent leadership skills with the proven track record to lead and empower team members. - Must be proficient in all kitchen positions in the restaurant (line cook, prep cook, etc.). - Expert-level knowledge of food and beverage industry including BOH operations. - Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment. - Capable of handling personal responsibilities in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment. - Aptitude to work with and troubleshoot equipment. - Ability to lift and/or move up to 60lbs and stand for 8 hours per shift. WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH: At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale. BENEFITS: - Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts - Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection - Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies - 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution - Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners - Free Beer! AC-3

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