Chef

Mellotone Beer Project • Cincinnati, OH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Mellotone Beer Project is looking for a Chef to join their kitchen team in their brewpub space in Over-the-Rhine. The role involves the culinary and technical execution of the menu, ensuring high-quality food and a memorable guest experience. The team is passionate about sharing world-class beer paired with a high-quality, seasonally driven menu.

Requirements

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role, with a proven track record of collaboration and the ability to train others
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with significant weekend business
• Quality focused and detail oriented
• Strong experience with food safety and allergen handling
• Demonstrated experience costing recipes, ideally using XtraChef, Toast, or a comparable system

Nice To Haves

• Experience in catering and private events food production is highly valued
• Food safety certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Uphold Mellotone standards to maintain and own food quality, consistency, and allergen management
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
• Work with ownership on recipe development and menu innovation
• Maintain recipes and food costing using XtraChef, ensuring achievable food margins
• Work the line during service, including peak periods
• Train and develop line cooks
• Coordinate directly with the events team on kitchen capacity and capabilities before commitments are made to clients
• Maintain open, honest communication with ownership and the Kitchen Manager, including flagging issues proactively

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed