Kitchen Manager

Barrel One Collective • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Kitchen Manager – Harpoon Beer Hall | Boston, MA
Harpoon Beer Hall in Boston's Seaport is launching its first-ever full-service food program-and we're looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the charge. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culinary identity of a flagship location while being part of a fast-paced, high-energy team that's driving change and elevating the guest experience.
As Kitchen Manager, you'll build and lead a high-performing culinary team, oversee all back-of-house operations, and collaborate closely with our front-of-house, hospitality, and events teams. We're looking for someone who's passionate about food, thrives under pressure, and knows how to balance creative vision with operational discipline.

Requirements

• A strong kitchen leader with 3–5+ years of experience managing high-volume, full-service kitchens
• Hands-on, organized, and calm under pressure
• Skilled in food costing, prep planning, scheduling, and inventory management
• Passionate about team development and kitchen culture
• Tech-savvy with tools like Restaurant365, Toast, and Sling
• Available to work nights, weekends, and peak business hours

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and coach a dynamic kitchen team in line with Barrel One Collective's values
• Develop and execute a new full-service menu from scratch alongside our Culinary Director and VP of Hospitality
• Set the standard on the line during peak service-pacing, plating, and leading with presence
• Oversee BOH systems, including labor management, inventory, food cost, and purchasing
• Maintain top-tier food safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards at all times
• Collaborate across departments to support events, activations, and guest experience excellence

Benefits

• You'll be at the center of something exciting-building a new food program inside one of Boston's most beloved beer destinations.
• You'll be surrounded by passionate people, energized by our mission, and supported by a leadership team that values both excellence and balance.

What This Job Offers

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