Lead Executive Chef, High-Volume Brewery Kitchen

New Realm Brewing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Realm Brewing Company in Virginia Beach seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, drive menu design, and ensure top-quality plates and guest experiences. You will manage sous chefs and staff, coordinate inventory, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced brewery setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and alignment with brand values to drive financial performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with sous chef.
• Helps in the design of food and drink menu.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepares food properly.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Creativity

Time management

Decision making

Team supervision

Menu design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2-4 years experience

Job description

New Realm Brewing Company in Virginia Beach seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, drive menu design, and ensure top-quality plates and guest experiences. You will manage sous chefs and staff, coordinate inventory, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced brewery setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and alignment with brand values to drive financial performance and guest satisfaction.