Opening Kitchen Lead & Menu Architect

Fresh Pops; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresh Pops, a new neighborhood bar in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, seeks a kitchen collaborator to shape the food program, build the systems, and help open. This paid consulting/opening engagement offers potential for an ongoing kitchen leadership role for the right person.

You’ll collaborate with the owners to customize the menu, guide kitchen decisions, and lead in your areas of expertise, ensuring distinctive bar fare that can be executed by a small kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading small-kitchen operations and opening a restaurant is a major plus.
• Ability to design and test opening menus and establish kitchen systems.
• Strong focus on budgeting, food cost, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test the opening menu, including recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Cost recipes and establish sensible food-cost targets.
• Build prep and production systems for consistent service.
• Set up ordering, par levels, inventory, and organized storage.
• Identify equipment and sourcing needs and establish vendors.
• Develop food-safety, cleaning, and day-to-day kitchen procedures.
• Lead kitchen hiring and training in collaboration with the owners.
• Work hands-on through menu testing, kitchen setup, and opening prep.
• Develop practical food options for private events and large groups.
• Support opening services and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food cost control

Staff training

Job description

Fresh Pops, a new neighborhood bar in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, seeks a kitchen collaborator to shape the food program, build the systems, and help open. This paid consulting/opening engagement offers potential for an ongoing kitchen leadership role for the right person.

You’ll collaborate with the owners to customize the menu, guide kitchen decisions, and lead in your areas of expertise, ensuring distinctive bar fare that can be executed by a small kitchen team.