Kitchen Manager: Craft Brewery Operations & Menu Lead

Sister Lakes Brewing Company; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sister Lakes Brewing Company in Dowagiac, MI is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced brewery environment. Responsible for delivering high-quality food that complements craft beers, you will manage staff, menus, and kitchen systems.

This full-time role emphasizes strong leadership, SOPs, health and safety compliance, and cost control, with collaboration across marketing and events to support catering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing kitchen or restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of food safety standards and labor cost management.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining quality and team morale.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff to build a high-performing team.
• Create and manage staff schedules for optimal workflow.
• Conduct performance evaluations and resolve personnel issues professionally.
• Foster clear communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Enforce recipe adherence and presentation standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Budget awareness

Communication

Job description

Sister Lakes Brewing Company in Dowagiac, MI is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced brewery environment. Responsible for delivering high-quality food that complements craft beers, you will manage staff, menus, and kitchen systems.

This full-time role emphasizes strong leadership, SOPs, health and safety compliance, and cost control, with collaboration across marketing and events to support catering.