Kitchen Manager - New MadTree Location

MadTree Brewing Company•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitchen Manager - MadTree's Newest Location POSITION: Kitchen Manager – New MadTree Location set to open July 2026 (Projected Start Date: April 6) LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH REPORTS TO: Location General Manager STATUS: Full-Time (Exempt - Salaried) COMPENSATION RANGE: $50,830 - $68,770 VARIABLE COMPENSATION: Up to $10,000/year SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Availability including some nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education preferred.
2+ years of kitchen leadership, people management, and kitchen staff training & development in a high-volume restaurant required.
ServSafe PIC/Manager certified.
Available to work evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Management work week averages 45-50 hours per week, and more is deemed necessary at various times.
Experience managing teams of 15+ employees and weekly food sales volume of $40k+ preferred.
Proficiency with restaurant management platforms including Toast, Google Suite, etc required.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Kitchen team through training, coaching, and performance management in accordance with company goals, policy and food safety standards.
Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency through active oversight, regular quality checks, and hands-on leadership.
Manage and maintain food costs, inventory (including ordering, receiving & storage), and vendor relationships.
Create and optimize team member schedules with labor budgeting, based on business forecasts and staffing needs.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards & regulations.
Collaborate with the Private Events team on catering planning & execution.
Direct and execute maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of kitchen equipment, tools, and work areas to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
Partner with leadership to provide outstanding guest experiences, through delivery of our PODs (Points of Differentiation): We are Warm & Welcoming, We Craft to Exceed Expectations, and Together, We Plant a Better Community.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures and comprehensive training programs for menu execution, opening & closing operations etc.
Monitor and respond to guest feedback in a timely and effective manner.
Partner with People Strategy to execute recruitment strategy, performance reviews and follow up on annual engagement and pulse surveys.
Spend at least 16 hours a year volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives with excitement, encouraging your teammates to do the same.