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Kitchen Manager

Mass Bay Brewing Company

Kitchen Manager Smuttynose Restaurant, Hampton, NH

Are you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a fast-paced, guest-loved restaurant on the beautiful Seacoast of New Hampshire? Smuttynose Restaurant at Towle Farm is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations and continue delivering outstanding food and craft beer experiences in a brewery setting unlike any other.

This is more than a kitchen leadership roleit's a chance to help shape the culinary identity of one of New Hampshire's most iconic beer brands.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting? Be Part of a Legacy Join the team behind one of New England's original craft breweries and help continue its evolution through great food and memorable guest experiences. Lead with Creativity & Expertise Develop seasonal menus, incorporate fresh ideas, and collaborate with a passionate team to bring the best out of the kitchen every shift. Celebrate Local Flavor We emphasize scratch cooking and sourcing from regional farms and partners to complement our beer-first approach. Make an Impact Build a kitchen culture rooted in respect, training, creativity, and operational excellence.

Position Overview As Kitchen Manager, you'll be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen at Smuttynose Restaurantfrom menu creation and inventory to staffing and sanitation. You'll work closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure an exceptional guest experience, while managing your team, food quality, and kitchen operations with confidence and consistency.

What You'll Do

Culinary Leadership & Team Development

  • Hire, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team aligned with Smuttynose's quality standards
  • Design and execute seasonal menus that reflect both guest demand and local sourcing opportunities
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and learning across all levels of the kitchen
  • Ensure strong onboarding and continuous training for BOH staff

Operational & Financial Management

  • Manage food cost, inventory, and vendor relationships to support financial targets
  • Optimize kitchen labor scheduling and task execution to maximize efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and labor standards
  • Monitor and control waste, prep volume, and production consistency

Guest Experience & Brand Alignment

  • Work with FOH management to ensure smooth service flow and timely food delivery
  • Support beer dinners, private events, and other activations that elevate the Smuttynose brand
  • Bring creativity and thoughtfulness to how food and beer are paired, promoted, and celebrated

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting
  • Strong culinary chops, with a passion for seasonal ingredients and scratch kitchens
  • Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and vendor negotiations
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
  • ServSafe certified (or willingness to become certified)
  • Passion for hospitality and beer culturebonus points for beer & food pairing experience

Why Join the Smuttynose Restaurant Team? The Smuttynose Restaurant in Hampton, NH, is part of Barrel One Collective, the team behind beloved brands like Harpoon, Long Trail, Wachusett, and of course, Smuttynose. As a leader in craft beer and hospitality, we create unique places where people come together over great beer and great food. Our restaurant and beer garden space offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to lead in a community-focused, guest-forward, and creativity-driven environment.

Apply Today Ready to lead, innovate, and build something great on the Seacoast? Apply now and become a key part of the Smuttynose story.

Mass Bay Brewing Company
Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
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