Evening Kitchen Lead — From-Scratch Craft & Flexible Hours

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee discounts on food and beer

Comprehensive paid training

Opportunity to grow within a nationaly

Nationally recognized brewery

Job summary

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka, KS is seeking an Evening Kitchen Lead to guide a talented kitchen team and craft dishes from scratch for a diverse menu that pairs with award-winning beers. You will oversee night shifts, mentor staff, and maintain high standards of flavor and presentation.

As part of a friendly, community-focused brewpub, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, paid training, and employee discounts while advancing your culinary leadership in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for food and craft beer culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the evening kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality
• Manage kitchen operations during night shifts and weekends
• Ensure all dishes meet our high standards of taste and presentation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff for seamless service

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Food service knowledge

Job description

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant - Urgent Hiring for a Dynamic Evening Kitchen Lead

Are you looking for a fun and loving work environment where your culinary leadership can shine? Do you want to be part of a team that values creativity, quality, and community spirit?

Join Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant, the oldest and largest craft brewery in Topeka, combining a delicious family restaurant with award-winning craft beer. As our highly skilled Evening Kitchen Lead, you’ll lead a talented kitchen team in crafting everything from scratch, ensuring top-notch food quality and customer service. Enjoy flexible schedules, paid training, and employee discounts while growing your culinary and leadership skills in a vibrant, supportive setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the evening kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality
• Manage kitchen operations during night shifts and weekends
• Ensure all dishes meet our high standards of taste and presentation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff for seamless service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for food and craft beer culture

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Paid time off to recharge
• Employee discounts on delicious food and craft beer
• Comprehensive paid training to enhance your skills
• Opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized brewery

Work Environment

• On-site position in a vibrant brewpub setting
• Friendly, locally owned, and community-focused team
• Fun and enthusiastic atmosphere with a broad menu to excite your creativity

Location: Topeka, KS

If you’re a motivated culinary leader ready to take the next step in a deliciously fun and rewarding career, apply now to join Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant’s passionate team!

We are a Brewpub - a Craft Brewery & Family Restaurant under one roof. Some come for the food and stay for the beer, some come for the beer and stay for the food. We are a full-service family restaurant with a large, menu with Steak, Pasta, Seafood, & Bar-be-que. With a broad menu we are able to please any palate. Our kitchen makes everything from scratch! We provide top notch, friendly, customer service, and are locally staffed & owned. We are the oldest and largest Craft Brewery in Topeka, and the first brewery in Topeka since prohibition. We brew about 1,000 barrels of world-class Craft Beer each year, which is about 250,000 glasses. We have been brewing great Craft Beer in Topeka since May 1995. We have won 33 National & International awards, the most awarded brewery for hundreds of miles! No matter what your taste you can satisfy your thirst with us. Our Craft Beer goes from light to dark, mild to strong, & malty to hoppy. “Beer Brewed for Every Mood.™” Voted Best Brewery in Topeka seven years running.