Rowley Farmhouse Ales is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our leadership team. We are a scratch kitchen and farmhouse brewery in Santa Fe focused on thoughtful food, strong execution, and genuine hospitality.
This position is ideal for someone who has strong culinary skills, leadership ability, and the maturity to help manage a busy kitchen while maintaining standards, consistency, and a healthy team culture.
Compensation
$60,000–$70,000 annually DOE
Benefits include paid vacation, dining discounts, and opportunities for advancement as we continue growing into our new location.
Position Overview
The Sous Chef works directly with the Chef and ownership to help lead daily kitchen operations. This includes prep, service, ordering, inventory, staff training, food quality, sanitation, and maintaining consistency across the menu.
The right candidate should be comfortable working the line, leading by example, communicating clearly, and holding the team accountable without creating unnecessary conflict.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the Chef with daily kitchen operations.
Lead prep and service when needed.
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
Help train cooks, prep staff, and dish staff.
Support ordering, receiving, inventory, and waste control.
Help manage food cost through proper portioning, prep planning, and product handling.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
Communicate clearly with FOH leadership during service.
Help create a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture.
Assist with specials, seasonal menu changes, and prep systems.
Help prepare the kitchen for our future expansion and new location.
Requirements
Previous sous chef, lead cook, or kitchen leadership experience required.
Strong line-cooking and prep skills.
Experience in a scratch kitchen strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
Ability to lead calmly during busy service.
Ability to train, coach, and hold staff accountable.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage prep lists, ordering needs, and station readiness.
Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Food Service Manager certification preferred or required within a reasonable period after hire.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is reliable, professional, organized, and calm under pressure. They understand that good kitchen leadership is not just about cooking well, but about systems, communication, consistency, and team development.
We are looking for someone who can help make the kitchen better every week, not just get through service.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Schedule may vary based on business needs, but we value consistency, communication, and sustainable scheduling whenever possible.
About Rowley Farmhouse Ales
Rowley Farmhouse Ales is a Santa Fe restaurant and brewery known for farmhouse and sour beers, scratch cooking, and a chef-driven menu. We are a growing business with an established reputation and an upcoming expansion, making this a strong opportunity for someone interested in long-term growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 3 years (Required)
- Food production: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Required)
Work Location: In person
