Woody's Team Lead - Culinary & Taphouse Operations
About The Position
This position is full time, year-round. The Woody’s Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations and guest experience at Woody’s Taphouse. This leadership role is responsible for menu development, food preparation standards, presentation, kitchen coordination, and ensuring a welcoming and high-quality customer experience. This position reports directly to the Beverage Manager and works collaboratively with Island Market leadership. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, hands-on, and passionate about delivering quality food and service while leading a small team in a fast-paced taproom environment.
Requirements
- 2 years of previous culinary, kitchen leadership, or food service management experience required
- Ability to obtain and maintain MAST/Food Handlers certifications
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Creative mindset with a passion for food and guest experience
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and seasonal peak periods as needed
- Strong English communication and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain Woody’s food menu offerings
- Create seasonal, promotional, and specialty menu items
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards for all food items
- Monitor food trends and customer preferences to keep offerings fresh and exciting
- Manage recipe execution, portioning, and plating standards
- Serve as the primary lead for food preparation, production, and service execution with support from a small assisting team
- Coordinate prep schedules and ensure adequate product availability
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance standards
- Oversee inventory levels, ordering and product rotation
- Minimize waste and support cost-conscious kitchen operations
- Lead, train, and support Woody’s food support staff
- Assist in creating a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment
- Manage daily culinary workflow to ensure timely and efficient service
- Work collaboratively with Beverage Manager and Island Market leadership
- Ensure a welcoming and engaging experience for all guests
- Maintain high standards for food presentation and service quality
- Help create an energetic and community-centered atmosphere
- Address customer feedback and resolve concerns professionally
- Maintain familiarity with and effectively utilize the point-of-sale (POS) system to support guest service, order processing, and daily taproom operations
- Support promotional events, tastings, and special taproom activities
- Ensure opening, closing, and operational procedures are completed properly
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen and service areas
- Recommend pricing adjustments and menu improvements
- Assist in evaluating food cost and menu profitability
- Support overall Island Market safety, operational standards, and team collaboration as part of the broader Island Market organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
