Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Alvarado Street Brewery-posted 18 days ago
Full-time • Manager
Salinas, CA
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This critical position will lead the Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom culinary team. You are responsible for ensuring the highest quality preparation and presentation of casual cuisine for Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom. This is a full time salaried exempt position reporting to our Director of Restaurants.

  • Oversee the activities of kitchen staff with an awareness of quality and costs.
  • Direct the efficient running of kitchen operations
  • Plans and manages the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner
  • Inventorying, ordering, receipt and accounting of food and supplies – produce, meat fish, dairy goods, dry goods
  • In collaboration with the Director of Restaurants, implement new menu items according to recipes and plating guides.
  • Manages employees during the shift and ensures appropriate professional standards of behavior, work standards, productivity, practices, and guest service are adhered to
  • Train all kitchen staff in their individual duties, required knowledge and skills.
  • Oversees the human resources efforts in the kitchen to attract, retain, and motivate staff while providing a safe environment: hire, train, develop, empower, coach, counsel, conduct performance reviews, conflict/problem resolution, provide open communication and discipline as appropriate.
  • Control labor costs, waste, and spoilage through constant attention to detail.
  • Preparation of staff schedules and payroll.
  • Edit time records and review them daily for accuracy and completeness.
  • Orientation and training of new staff.
  • Daily staff check-ins and weekly kitchen staff meetings.
  • Communication with management at other locations as required.
  • Other various tasks as assigned
  • Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures
  • 3+ years culinary management experience focused on high volume operations and large staff
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to hold accountable a team in a compassionate fair, and consistent manner
  • Takes responsibility, inspires and leads with integrity
  • Flexibility and the ability to make on the spot decisions
  • Ability to provide superior guest experiences in demanding situations
  • Takes initiative, detail oriented with awareness of the larger picture
  • Lead staff by delegating, empowering, positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on listening, empathy and common sense
  • Ability to understand, audit and correct time records, labor, budget and inventory reports
  • Food handler certification
  • Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing company
  • Passion for beer, enthusiastic about the process and a desire to learn
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • In addition to base salary, eligible for bonus plan based on predefined metrics and goals
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with Company match
  • Paid time off
  • Complimentary beer with in-house and take home privileges.
  • Discounts on food and beverage at our Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas locations.
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