Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef

North End Taproom is hiring for a Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef North End is a beer hall with a scratch kitchen featuring elevated bar food. We're a small, tight-knit team looking for a Chef to help lead our kitchen. This role goes beyond cooking — we want someone who can step in as an acting manager, assist with menu development, and help train and guide our staff. We strive for a laid back but professional environment where everyone has room to grow. You should understand this is a job first, but also one where you can continue building your skills, take pride in your work, and contribute to the direction of the kitchen. Depending on the day, you may be working solo or with a larger team and should feel comfortable in both settings. We are hiring for all days of the week and can be flexible on exact hours and schedule.

Responsibilities:

Act as manager when needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly Assist in menu development and recipe creation Help train and mentor kitchen staff Open and close the kitchen, ensuring proper setup and cleanup Prepare and cook menu items to recipe and quality standards Assist in ordering and managing inventory, maintaining vendor relationships Ensure the kitchen meets all sanitary and food safety standards Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a commercial kitchen; ideally as a Sous Chef or in a leadership kitchen role Culinary skills with creativity in menu development Strong communication and leadership abilities Ability to thrive in both fast-paced and independent settings Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen operations

Benefits:

Free meals Parking stipend 401K with company match Health care available for employees working 30+ hours Opportunity for Salaried Role If you are passionate about cooking, leadership, and creating food people are proud to eat, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you please give a brief summary what makes you a good candidate for this job?

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Royal Oak, MI 48067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person