Kitchen Manager

Mare Island Brewing Co.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mare Island Brewing Co. in Benicia, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager for our First Street Taphouse. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily kitchen operations, line work, and prep, reporting to the Head Chef.

You will ensure quality, consistency, and cleanliness while driving efficiency and teamwork in a high-volume restaurant. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong management skills, great communication, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in kitchen leadership.
• Strong management and execution of kitchen operations.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multitask during busy service periods.
• Basic knowledge of beer and wine; craft beer knowledge is a plus.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Take direction and show initiative when opportunities arise.
• Team-oriented mindset and positive workplace contribution.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily service: prep, cooking, and plating to standard.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and ticket times during service.
• Oversee and support prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers during shifts.
• Manage inventory levels, product rotation, and ordering needs.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
• Identify operational gaps and escalate staffing or performance issues to the Chef.
• Assist in training new BOH staff and reinforcing SOPs.
• Support accountability and performance standards across the team.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Management

Communication

Multitasking

Beer & wine knowledge

High-volume hospitality

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team-oriented

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Mare Island Brewing Co.

Benicia First Street Taphouse

Employment: Full Time

Pay: $68,000 - $73,000 per year depending on experience

About the Role:

Mare Island Brewing Co. is seeking an experienced, hospitality-drive Kitchen Manager to join our team at the First Street Taphouse in Benicia.

The Kitchen Manager is a hands-on, operational leader responsible for executing daily kitchen operations with consistency, efficiency, and quality. This role works the line, supports prep, and ensures all food leaving the kitchen meets company standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and accountable work environment. This position will work with and report directly to the Head Chef, and will be responsible for managing culinary operations for the given location – the First Street Taphouse in Benicia, CA.

Our First Street Taphouse is located in scenic downtown Benicia, and features a creative seasonal menu, 20 taps, house made cocktails, and both indoor and outdoor dining options. We are a full table service restaurant with a seasonally driven menu offering Bar Bites, Small Plates, and Large Plates, ideal for sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily service: prep, cooking, and plating to standard.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and ticket times during service.
• Oversee and support prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers during shifts.
• Manage inventory levels, product rotation, and ordering needs.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas.
• Identify operational gaps and escalates staffing or performance issues to the Chef.
• Assist in training new BOH staff and reinforcing SOPs.
• Support accountability and performance standards across the team.

Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years experience in kitchen leadership role.
• Strong management and execution of kitchen operations.
• Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while multitasking during busy service periods.
• Basic knowledge of beer and wine required; craft beer knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to take direction while also showing initiative when opportunities arise.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to support coworkers and contribute to a positive workplace.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 30lbs. when needed. Other physical requirements include bending, twisting, lifting, carrying, etc.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are key service times for our taproom.
• Reliable transportation, consistent attendance, and a commitment to punctuality and preparedness for all scheduled shifts.