Fernson Brewing Company lead cook

South Dakota - Full Time

Position Title: Lead Cook

THE MISSION: The Most Thoughtful Beer Experience on Earth

The mission of Fernson Brewing Company is at the core of what we do every day. It explains why we exist and what we do best. It defines our organizational culture and philosophy, and guides our sales efforts.

THE VISION:  Growing brand awareness and sales (distribution footprint and overall volume) in the state of Minnesota. Building strong, long term relationships with our retail buying partners, distribution partners, and consumers. Maintaining the highest level of customer service and quality standards for all Fernson products in the marketplace.

ABOUT US:  We are a growing production brewery that was established in 2015 in Sioux Falls, SD. We have  quickly increased our distribution footprint into 4 states: SD, ND, MN, and IA. We live out our  Vision, “The most thoughtful beer experience in the world,” every day in every facet of our  brewery. Our Guiding Values are Communication, Excellence, Creative, Passion, On Brand, and Fun.  

SUMMARY of the position
We are looking for an experienced cook to oversee the daily operations of our taproom’s kitchen staff and work directly with / report to our Taproom Manager. As the lead cook, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation and monitoring inventory levels.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have proven culinary and management experience. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should also demonstrate outstanding leadership and organizational abilities.

PREFERRED CAPABILITIES:

• Supervise kitchen employees

• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.

• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.

• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.

• Work with the Taproom Manager to price and change menu items.

• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.

ACCOUNTABILITIES and RESULTS WE ARE SEEKING:

• Restaurant Management Experience or certification from culinary school preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary

• Access to group medical insurance

• Gym membership

• Employee discounts

• Cross training opportunities

• Upward momentum

• Employer-sponsored training/certification opportunities

• We strive to offer a quality of life schedule