Kitchen Manager - Lead Creative Scratch Kitchen

Wachusett Brewing Company; Bridgewater Corners (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrel One Collective, the team behind leading craft beverage brands, is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater, VT. You will lead back-of-house operations and guide a kitchen that supports exceptional beer and food experiences.

Lead seasonal menus, manage staff, food costs, and ensure health and safety standards while collaborating with front-of-house and brewing teams. This is a hands-on, people-first leadership role within a vibrant brewery restaurant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant or brewpub.
• Strong culinary foundation, preferably in scratch kitchens and seasonal cooking.
• Proven leadership ability to coach and motivate diverse kitchen teams.
• Experience with budgeting, food cost tracking, and vendor management.
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Passion for hospitality and craft beer.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Team Development: Hire, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team; design and execute seasonal menus; lead daily kitchen operations; develop training plans to promote growth and accountability.
• Operational & Financial Management: Maintain food cost targets through smart inventory management and vendor partnerships; manage kitchen labor and scheduling; ensure health, cleanliness, and policy compliance; lead prep and production systems to maximize consistency and minimize waste.
• Guest Experience & Brand Alignment: Partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth kitchen-to-dining flow and fast ticket times; support events with strong culinary execution; promote beer pairings in collaboration with brewing and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Budgeting

Food cost tracking

ServSafe certified

Hospitality & beer

Job description

Barrel One Collective, the team behind leading craft beverage brands, is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater, VT. You will lead back-of-house operations and guide a kitchen that supports exceptional beer and food experiences.

Lead seasonal menus, manage staff, food costs, and ensure health and safety standards while collaborating with front-of-house and brewing teams. This is a hands-on, people-first leadership role within a vibrant brewery restaurant.