Job DetailsJob Location: Buellton - Buellton, CA 93427Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $26.00 - $29.00 HourlyWho We Are: Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Ensure that all food and products are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards Enforce company and department policies, including safe operation of kitchen equipment and sanitation procedures Train and onboard of new kitchen staff in product knowledge, standardized recipes, preparation techniques, plating standards and food safety Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment is clean and maintained in working condition according to the preventative maintenance programs Follow proper product requisition, storage procedures, and waste control practices Assist in scheduling labor based on anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met Support Taproom Chef with administration of prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, equipment, and food storage Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points at all times utilizing line check protocols Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist in supervising and directing kitchen staff Provide continuous coaching, training, and performance feedback Ensure required certifications are maintained (RBS, FHC) Document and communicate employee performance issues or status changes as required. Ensure that kitchen staff hours are entered into the timekeeping system and approved by deadlines. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: High Diploma or equivalent 3 years of experience in various kitchen positions (food prep, line cook, fry cook, pizza station) preferred 6 months of similar experience to a Sous Chef Manager Food Handler’s and RBS Certification Required Must be at least 21 years of age to handle alcoholic beverages (beer) used in food preparation Other Skills and Abilities: Basic mathematical skills Ability to utilize kitchen equipment such as digital tools Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Strong leadership skills and professionalism Bilingual English/Spanish preferred What Firestone Walker Offers: Health Insurance 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company sponsored paid parental leave Paid Sick Leave 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year) 10 paid holidays per year Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class.
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