Kitchen Manager

Barrel One Collective • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Exciting New Opportunity: Kitchen Manager – Harpoon Restaurant, Manchester, NH Are you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a thriving kitchen in the heart of Manchester? Harpoon Restaurant and Taproom is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee all aspects of our culinary operations and help us continue serving exceptional food and craft beer experiences to our guests. This is more than just a kitchen leadership role-it's an opportunity to innovate, inspire, and create in a dynamic environment where craft beer meets fresh, locally sourced food.

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

What This Job Offers

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