Sous Chef
Full Time • Wynkoop Brewing Company
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Wynkoop Brewing Company is Colorado’s first brewpub!
For more than three decades, we’ve been brewing handcrafted beer in our modest basement brewery beneath Denver’s largest pool hall. Our beer‑infused food menus change seasonally and feature daily specials, all designed to pair perfectly with our award‑winning craft beers. Located in the heart of LoDo next to Union Station, Wynkoop offers some of Denver’s most sought‑after banquet facilities. Our venue can host anywhere from 12 to 1,200 guests, and since 1988, our ambiance, food, and beer have been creating memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high‑quality cuisine while motivating and supporting our back‑of‑house team to exceed guest expectations. This position oversees daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, food safety, and exceptional standards in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
The ideal candidate leads by example, remains calm under pressure, and inspires the team during peak service periods. Ultimately, the Sous Chef helps ensure smooth operations and fantastic dining experiences for every guest.
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience, PLUS:
- Company‑provided FREE medical, dental, and disability insurance
- Quarterly bonus potential
- FREE parking
- FREE meals and shift beer or non-alcoholic beverages
- Employee discounts
- Wynkoop merchandise
- Voluntary benefits including vision and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- FREE Employee Assistance Program for the manager and eligible family members
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Salary listed is a good‑faith estimate of expected compensation for this role in Colorado.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee daily back‑of‑house restaurant operations
- Ensure kitchen operations meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards
- Monitor food quality, forecast product needs, place orders, and manage food and labor costs
- Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
- Support revenue, profitability, and quality goals
- Recruit, hire, train, and manage kitchen staff
- Respond professionally and effectively to guest concerns when escalated
- Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
- Develop menus, train staff, and execute all culinary programs
- Step in for the Executive Chef as needed to plan and direct food preparation
- Provide final quality checks on plated dishes before service
- Complete administrative and managerial duties as required
- Maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative approach with coworkers and guests
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, full‑service restaurant
- Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
- Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and people‑management abilities
- Ability to delegate effectively and manage multiple priorities
- Passion for the culinary industry with awareness of current trends and best practices
- Working knowledge of MS Office, restaurant management systems, and POS platforms
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
If you’re excited to lead a fast‑paced, hardworking, and FUN culinary team in one of Denver’s most iconic brewpubs, we’d love to meet you!
This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Compensation is a good‑faith estimate and may vary based on experience, skills, and business needs. Employment is contingent upon applicable post‑offer requirements, consistent with Colorado law.
Wynkoop Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
HOME OF HISTORY-MAKING HOSPITALITY Wynkoop is Colorado’s first brewpub and home to Denver tastemakers, rulebreakers, and envelope pushers since 1988. Over more than three decades, the LoDo neighborhood has transformed, Colorado’s craft beer industry has exploded, and Wynkoop is still here serving cold beer to warm friends.
Today, Wynkoop remains a Denver institution, known for its innovative, ballsy brewers who put just about anything in their beer, including Rocky Mountain oysters, gummy bears and green chiles. It’s known as the brewery that brewed a neighborhood because—without exaggeration—Wynkoop helped catalyze the revitalization of LoDo. Our neighborhood is the heartbeat of the city, surrounded by iconic landmarks like Coors Field, Larimer Square, and Union Station. We like to think it all began with beer.
Comfort, fun, and hospitality are the foundation of everything we do and brew at Wynkoop–from our beer inspired menu to our one-of-a-kind events. We don’t take ourselves too seriously except when it comes to delivering history-making hospitality. So, if you’re into that sort of thing, you’ve come to the right place.
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Opportunity for Growth
Many employees have been on our team for 5,10 and event 15+ years! We love to promote from within and offer career path opportunities at all levels of our team.
"Giving Back"
We take joyous responsibility in building experiences that enrich our team while fostering lasting relationships through collaboration and participating in our local community.
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