Kitchen Manager

Montgomery Village; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Employee food and beer perks

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

A local brewery in Santa Rosa is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary operations. This hands-on role requires at least 3 years of kitchen leadership experience, focusing on team development and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with health standards, and leading a strong kitchen team. Benefits include competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for personal growth in a respected brewery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a brewery or restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills with proven team-building capabilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring quality execution.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff effectively.
• Manage inventory and vendor relationships while controlling food costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food and labor cost management

Team motivation and retention

Food safety knowledge

Operational efficiency

Spanish-speaking

Education

California Food Manager Certification

Job description

Fieldwork Brewing Company – Santa Rosa (Montgomery Village)

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (Montgomery Village)
Compensation: $68,000 – $80,000 annually (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
Experience Level: Mid–Senior Management

Join Our Team at Fieldwork Brewing Company – Santa Rosa

Fieldwork Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our Santa Rosa location in Montgomery Village. 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 Santa Rosa location is a vibrant neighborhood gathering spot, 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 General Manager and 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)

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

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with“Santa Rosa Kitchen Manager”in the subject line, or apply directly through our Careers Page.

If you’re excited to take ownership of a kitchen rooted inquality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you.