Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Craft Brewery Hospitality

Barrel One Collective; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead day-to-day back-of-house operations with a hands-on, line-focused approach. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to uphold food quality, safety, and timely service while coaching a growing kitchen team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of kitchen experience, strong leadership, and a passion for craft beer and hospitality. This full-time, onsite role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional restaurant or commercial kitchen experience.
• Lead cook, shift lead, kitchen supervisor, or similar role preferred.
• Strong line-cooking skills and ability to lead service during high-volume periods.
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations.
• Solid understanding of prep, production, recipes, portioning, and food presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and commercial kitchen practices.
• Ability to train, coach, and provide direction to kitchen team members.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Stay calm, organized, and engaged in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Genuine passion for food, hospitality, and guest experiences.
• Interest in craft beer and brewery hospitality.
• Culinary education or formal culinary training is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kitchen Manager in the daily operation of the back of house and provide leadership during assigned shifts.
• Lead by example, working alongside the team and stepping into kitchen stations as needed during service.
• Help direct cooks and kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared safely, accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Help maintain strong standards for food quality, recipe execution, portioning, presentation, and ticket times.
• Train and coach employees on kitchen procedures, recipes, equipment, sanitation, food safety, and operating standards.
• Provide real-time feedback and direction to kitchen team members and communicate performance concerns to the Kitchen Manager.
• Help maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, health code, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with inventory and organization of food and kitchen supplies.
• Complete kitchen opening and closing responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead day-to-day back-of-house operations with a hands-on, line-focused approach. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to uphold food quality, safety, and timely service while coaching a growing kitchen team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of kitchen experience, strong leadership, and a passion for craft beer and hospitality. This full-time, onsite role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays in a