Head Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader with Free Beer

The Boston Beer Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program andDiscounts

Professional development & training

Free beer!

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Job summary

The Boston Beer Company is seeking a Head Chef for the Samuel Adams Downtown Taproom in Boston, MA. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, oversee menu development, and drive exceptional guest experiences across taproom and concession areas.

You will recruit and coach culinary staff, ensure safety and sanitation, control costs, and will partner with the General Manager on kitchen design and events, including beer dinners and special occasions.

Qualifications

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, or related field required. Significant career experience may replace all or part of the degree requirement.
• 5+ years of culinary/chef experience leading high-volume, dynamic kitchens.
• Prior experience in concessions-type food service environments
• High energy and hands-on; comfortable working on the line 20-40% of the time depending on season and staffing
• Able to navigate complex business environments and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for menu creation, planning, and exceptional culinary execution
• Fosters positive working relationships and good communication both within the kitchen team as well as Front of House, Brewing, and Tour Center Teams
• Participate in the hiring process for leads, line cooks, and other back of house staff; creating consistent and enriching work experiences for all.
• Develop and maintain excellent and effective culinary training programs
• Provides continual job and process improvement by taking a collaborative, active role in individual and team success
• Enforces and adheres to all safety regulations as required by the position and the company’s safety program
• Enforces and adheres to all sanitation initiatives as required by the position and the company’s sanitation program; ensures that all checklists are completed within prescribed timeframes
• Manages vendor relationships and continually seek creative partnerships that help spur innovation
• Collaborates with the General Manager on kitchen design concepts and facilities maintenance plans
• Oversight of special restaurant and brewery events including but not limited to: beer dinners, weddings, and corporate outings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Concessions experience

Cross-functional relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary or related field

Job description

The Boston Beer Company is seeking a Head Chef for the Samuel Adams Downtown Taproom in Boston, MA. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, oversee menu development, and drive exceptional guest experiences across taproom and concession areas.

You will recruit and coach culinary staff, ensure safety and sanitation, control costs, and will partner with the General Manager on kitchen design and events, including beer dinners and special occasions.