Culinary Manager Craft Brewery and Restaurant

Belching Beaver Inc; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Belching Beaver Inc in Vista, CA is seeking a dynamic Culinary Manager to lead our culinary operations with passion and precision. You will oversee all aspects of food preparation, kitchen management, and team supervision to deliver exceptional dining experiences across fine dining, catering, and banquets.

The role emphasizes compliance with food safety, cost control, menu planning, and staff scheduling to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in high-volume culinary environments.
• Extensive banquet experience and large-scale event food production.
• Strong focus on food safety and sanitation.
• Experience with inventory control and cost management.
• Leadership in kitchen operations and staff scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary staff, focusing on excellence in food service and safety.
• Oversee food production across fine dining, catering, and banquets.
• Plan menus with management, considering dietary requirements and trends.
• Manage inventory and food handling to minimize waste and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations through training and monitoring.
• Coordinate shift management to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Implement service strategies to enhance guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Food safety

Team management

Cost control

Quality assurance

Tools

Restaurant management systems

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Culinary Manager to lead our culinary operations with passion and precision. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of food preparation, kitchen management, and team supervision to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Your expertise in fine dining, catering, Event and banquet services will ensure our culinary offerings meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire a talented culinary team while maintaining efficient food production and cost control practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and possess strong leadership skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

Duties

• Lead and supervise culinary staff, fostering a positive team environment focused on excellence in food service and safety
• Oversee food production processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery of all menu items across various service areas including fine dining, catering, and banquets
• Plan menus in collaboration with management, incorporating dietary requirements and current culinary trends to delight guests
• Manage inventory control and food handling procedures to minimize waste and optimize costs while maintaining high standards of food safety sanitizing procedures
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards through regular training and monitoring of kitchen practices
• Coordinate shift management, including scheduling staff, overseeing food preparation, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations during busy periods
• Implement food service management strategies that enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency

Experience

• Proven supervisory experience within a high-volume culinary environment such as fine dining restaurants or catering services
• Extensive banquet experience with knowledge of large-scale food production for events
• Strong background in dietary department operations, including accommodating special dietary needs
• Demonstrated expertise in food safety protocols, sanitizing procedures, and kitchen management best practices
• Experience managing inventory control systems, cost control measures, and menu planning processes
• Leadership experience managing teams as a chef or culinary supervisor in the food industry
• Familiarity with restaurant management systems, shift management, and hospitality standards

Join us to lead an innovative culinary team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! We value energetic leaders who are passionate about food quality, safety, and team development. This role is perfect for professionals eager to elevate their career in a vibrant hospitality setting where excellence is celebrated every day.