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Sous Chef

4/8/2026

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation while supervising kitchen staff to ensure high standards. They also lead the culinary team through active coaching and professional development to maintain efficient kitchen operations.

Salary

55000 - 60000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

We are the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, an organically grown collection of coastal hospitality businesses including Pelican Brewing Company and the Kiwanda Hospitality Group, that are dedicated to memory-making experiences for our team members, guests, and coastal communities. Within each, you’ll find an enthusiastic group of people passionate about hospitality and striving to create extraordinary coastal experiences at every touchpoint. We believe that adventure awaits around every corner here at the beach, and we can’t wait to help you discover all the Oregon Coast has to offer through our collection of businesses. Yearning to say goodbye to traffic, the daily grind, and corporate bureaucracy? Come join us and build your career on the Oregon Coast for the ultimate balance of work and play! Check out our job openings here: https://www.beachjobscalling.com A Coastal Collection of Hospitality Businesses including: + Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa - https://headlandslodge.com + Pelican Brewing Company - https://pelicanbrewing.com + Inn at Cape Kiwanda - https://www.innatcapekiwanda.com + Stimulus Coffee + Bakery - https://stimuluscoffee.com + Hart's Camp - https://www.opennestrentals.com + Cape Kiwanda RV Park & Marketplace - https://www.capekiwandarvresort.com/ + Doryland Pizza - https://www.dorylandpizza.com/ Our Vision At the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, our vision is to build an incredible group of companies that are Built to Last, Sustainably Profitable, and Fun for Everyone involved. We believe in making decisions and choices that create long term growth; opportunities for our team members; and always doing the right thing for our guests, employees, shareholders and communities. Our values are put into practice every day by our leaders and team members. Our Core Values: + Entrepreneurial Spirit + Generosity + Humility + Agility + Empathy + Optimism + Tenacity Learn More about us: https://www.beachjobscalling.com/about-us

About the Role

Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen, supervising other kitchen staff, keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen. The Sous Chef should be excited to deliver an extraordinary coastal experience to each and every guest at Pelican Brewing.

Key Accountabilities: you will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and recipe execution

Show off your passion and knowledge about pairing great food and great beer together

Work well under pressure and confidently lead the back of house team in a fun and fast paced, high-volume kitchen

Lead and build a collaborative culinary team by directing professional development with active coaching

Self-discipline, initiative and leadership ability

Motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards

Strong communication skills with a passion for team building

Motivate the team and recognize their success

Be our go to person for effective kitchen operations

Continue your professional growth by attending events and seminars to learn industry best practices.

Professional work ethic; being present for work, on time and for every scheduled shift

Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.

Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, small wares, equipment, and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds properly and safely

Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment.

Must be able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.

Requirements

2-3 years working as a Sous Chef in a busy, fast paced kitchen, dedicated to high quality

Team-oriented personality with interest and experience in beer cuisine

Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do so

Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds and repetitive hand and wrist motion

Key Skills

Food PreparationRecipe ExecutionTeam LeadershipStaff SupervisionKitchen OperationsCoachingCommunicationTeam BuildingCulinary ManagementHospitalityBeer CuisineProblem Solving