Kitchen Manager: Lead Team, Own Food Quality and Costs

MadTree Brewing Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

401(k)

Mental health support

Volunteer time

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Nature-inspired workspace

Team culture

Job summary

MadTree is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Alcove in Cincinnati, OH, to own kitchen operations with financial accountability and a focus on quality and people. You’ll manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships while developing your team and preserving food integrity.

The role demands hands-on leadership, guest-focused service, and collaboration with events to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a nature-inspired, community-driven setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education preferred.
• 2+ years of kitchen leadership, people management, and staff training in a high-volume restaurant.
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Management week averages 45–50 hours.
• Experience managing teams of 15+ employees and weekly food sales volume of $40k+ preferred.
• Proficiency with restaurant management platforms including R365, Toast, Google Suite, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control food costs, inventory, and vendor relationships; report weekly on cost metrics.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team through recruiting, onboarding, training, and coaching.
• Maintain food quality and consistency via active floor presence and regular checks.
• Build and manage team schedules based on forecasts and labor budgets.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards; coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Partner with Private Events on catering, menu development, staffing, and on-site supervision.
• Develop SOPs and training programs for opening/closing and kitchen workflows.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture and retention; support Alcove leadership on differentiation.
• Monitor guest feedback and respond promptly; drive guest satisfaction.
• Contribute to performance reviews and action plans; document policy or behavior matters.
• Spend at least 16 hours/year volunteering for MadTree Impact initiatives.

Skills

Leadership excellence

Operations management

Works well under pressure

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Problem solver

Team builder

Communication expert

Guest-focused

Multi-tasker

Tech-savvy

Safety champion

Community builder

Hospitality professional

Tools

R365

Toast

Google Suite

Job description

MadTree is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Alcove in Cincinnati, OH, to own kitchen operations with financial accountability and a focus on quality and people. You’ll manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships while developing your team and preserving food integrity.

The role demands hands-on leadership, guest-focused service, and collaboration with events to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a nature-inspired, community-driven setting.