Kitchen Manager

Fieldwork Brewing Co.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Employee food and beer perks

Job summary

Fieldwork Brewing Company – Corte Madera is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our Corte Madera location. This hands-on leadership role focuses on building strong kitchen teams and delivering consistent, high‑quality food execution.

We serve handcrafted pizzas, fresh salads, and shareable plates alongside award‑winning craft beers. The ideal candidate will bring structure, accountability, and a collaborative approach with front‑of‑house and brewery leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (brewery or high-volume restaurant preferred).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain kitchen teams.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Hands-on leadership style — comfortable working the line.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and California health codes.
• Valid California Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and execution at Fieldwork standards.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a team of line cooks and dishwashers through clear expectations and active leadership.
• Execute food preparation and service with attention to quality, timing, and presentation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, food cost controls, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards (logs, storage, cleanliness, food safety).
• Partner with the Regional Kitchen Manager on labor forecasting, scheduling, and financial targets.
• Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and menu execution consistency.
• Conduct performance check-ins, evaluations, and corrective coaching as needed.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Support special events, private bookings, and brewery-wide initiatives.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Food cost management

Operational mindset

Attention to detail

Education

California Food Manager Certification

Job description

Fieldwork Brewing Company – Corte Madera

Location: Corte Madera, CA
Compensation: $72,000 – $78,000 annually (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
Experience Level: Mid–Senior Management

Join Our Team at Fieldwork Brewing Company – Corte Madera

Fieldwork Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our Corte Madera location. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high‑volume, quality‑driven environment and takes pride in building strong kitchen teams and consistent food execution.

Our Corte Madera location is a vibrant hub for the local community, serving handcrafted Neapolitan and Detroit‑style pizzas, fresh salads, and shareable small plates, paired with our award‑winning craft beers and curated non‑alcoholic offerings. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who brings structure, accountability, and positive leadership to the kitchen while collaborating closely with front‑of‑house and brewery leadership.

What You’ll Do

Lead all day‑to‑day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and execution at Fieldwork standards

Hire, train, coach, and develop a team of line cooks and dishwashers through clear expectations and active leadership

Execute food preparation and service with attention to quality, timing, and presentation

Manage inventory, ordering, food cost controls, and vendor relationships

Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards (logs, storage, cleanliness, food safety)

Partner with the Regional Kitchen Manager on labor forecasting, scheduling, and financial targets

Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and menu execution consistency

Conduct performance check‑ins, evaluations, and corrective coaching as needed

Troubleshoot kitchen equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors

Support special events, private bookings, and brewery‑wide initiatives

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (brewery or high‑volume restaurant preferred)

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain kitchen teams

Strong understanding of food and labor cost management

Hands‑on leadership style — comfortable working the line and leading by example

Organized, detail‑oriented, and operationally minded

Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and California health codes

Valid California Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Must be 21+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

Spanish‑speaking a plus

Why Fieldwork

Competitive salary based on experience

Health and dental benefits (once eligible 60 days from employment)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee food and beer perks

Supportive leadership team and clear operational systems

Opportunity to grow with one of Northern California’s most respected craft breweries

Fieldwork Brewing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.