Kitchen Manager – Sacramento

Fieldwork Brewing Co.; Sacramento (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 in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our Sacramento 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 Sacramento taproom is a high-energy, high-volume operation built around hospitality, an ever-rotating lineup of Fieldwork beers, and strong non-alcoholic offerings.

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 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.

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 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Food cost control

Line cook leadership

Food safety

California health codes

Food manager certification

Age 21+

Spanish speaking

Job description

Location: Sacramento, CA
Compensation: $72,000 - $78,000 annually (DOE) + Quarterly Bonus Potential
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Management

Join Our Team at Fieldwork Brewing Company - Sacramento

Fieldwork Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our Sacramento 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 Sacramento taproom is a high-energy, high-volume operation built around hospitality, an ever-rotating lineup of Fieldwork beers, and strong non-alcoholic offerings. Like our other full-kitchen locations, Sacramento features Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, fresh salads, and shareable plates. It's a dynamic, community-driven space that blends craft beer culture with a full dining experience - and one of the most exciting leadership opportunities in our portfolio.

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 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.