Kitchen Supervisor: Lead the Line & Craft Great Food

Barrel One Collective; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily back-of-house operations, work the line, and coach a fast-paced team to deliver great food and guest experiences.

This is a full-time onsite role requiring nights and weekends. ServSafe certification is a plus; culinary training is welcome but not required. You’ll grow your leadership within Barrel One Collective's New England portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional restaurant or commercial kitchen experience.
• Lead cook/shift lead/kitchen supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong line-cooking skills; ability to lead service during high-volume periods.
• Experience across multiple kitchen stations.
• Understanding of prep, production, recipes, portioning, and food presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper handling, and kitchen practices.
• Ability to train, coach, and direct kitchen team members.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm and engaged in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Team-first approach and willingness to jump in where needed.
• Genuine passion for food, hospitality, and guest experiences; interest in craft beer.
• ServSafe certification or ability to complete certification.
• Culinary education or formal training is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and support the Kitchen Manager.
• Work alongside the team and step into kitchen stations during service.
• Direct cooks to ensure safe, accurate, consistent, and timely food preparation.
• Maintain high standards for quality, recipe execution, portioning, presentation, and ticket times.
• Train and coach staff on procedures, recipes, equipment, sanitation, and standards.
• Provide real-time feedback and address performance concerns with the Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health codes, and safety requirements.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, storage, and organization of food and supplies.
• Participate in menu execution and weekly specials; open/close responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen and effective communication with FOH leadership.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Line cooking

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Training/coaching

Organization

Team player

Hospitality mindset

Craft beer interest

Education

ServSafe certification

Culinary education or formal culinary training

Job description

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily back-of-house operations, work the line, and coach a fast-paced team to deliver great food and guest experiences.

This is a full-time onsite role requiring nights and weekends. ServSafe certification is a plus; culinary training is welcome but not required. You’ll grow your leadership within Barrel One Collective's New England portfolio.