High-Impact Kitchen Leader

Hendler Family Brewing Co.; East Foxboro (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mass Appeal Draught House & Grille, the newest concept from Hendler Family Brewing Company in Patriot Place, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations and build a high-performance team.

You'll drive culinary excellence, manage food costs and inventory, coach staff, and partner with our culinary leadership to implement menus and standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or similar role.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants, brewpubs, scratch kitchens, or polished casual concepts preferred.
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory management, labor scheduling, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Experience hiring, coaching, and developing kitchen teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Culinary degree is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily back-of-house operations.
• Hire, coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team.
• Foster a culture built around accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example on the line and during service.
• Execute recipes and plating standards with consistency.
• Ensure every dish meets company quality expectations.
• Partner with the Director of Culinary on menu rollouts, seasonal features, training, and operational improvements.
• Maintain organized prep systems that support both slower weekdays and high-volume event business.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Control food cost through forecasting, portioning, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Build labor schedules that balance exceptional hospitality with financial responsibility.
• Monitor prep levels to maximize freshness while minimizing waste.
• Partner closely with Front of House leadership to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Communicate effectively with managers and team members.
• Help create a positive, respectful workplace where everyone can succeed.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

Job description

Mass Appeal Draught House & Grille, the newest concept from Hendler Family Brewing Company in Patriot Place, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations and build a high-performance team.

You'll drive culinary excellence, manage food costs and inventory, coach staff, and partner with our culinary leadership to implement menus and standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.