Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Fieldwork Brewing is coming to the Presidio! We are looking for leaders to help bring it to life. With support from our leadership team, you'll help build the opening team, get the restaurant ready to welcome guests, and create a warm, memorable first impression.

Our culinary approach features a curated lineup of shareable plates, seasonal salads, and composed entrées suitable for any time of day. Our menu complements our rotating beer selection while ensuring speed, quality, and consistency in a high-volume environment.

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager who will bring structure, accountability, and positive leadership to our culinary program. You will collaborate closely with taproom leadership and regional operations to shape the experience at one of Fieldwork's most exciting locations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and adherence to Fieldwork standards; hiring, training, coaching, and developing line cooks and dishwashers with clear expectations and active leadership; executing food preparation and service with an emphasis on quality, timing, and presentation; managing inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost controls; maintaining compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards; working with the General Manager and Regional Kitchen Manager on labor forecasting, scheduling, and financial targets; ensuring recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent menu execution; conducting performance check-ins, evaluations, and providing corrective coaching when necessary; troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating repairs or maintenance with vendors; and assisting with special events, high-volume game days, and company initiatives.

Qualifications include 3+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (brewery, pizzeria, or high-volume restaurant preferred); experience with kitchen equipment, specifically combi oven, flat top/plancha, and fryer; proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain kitchen teams; strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory control; comfortable working the line and leading by example; organized and operationally focused; working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and California health code requirements; California Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire); authorized to work in the United States; and Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; employee food and beer perks; supportive leadership team with clear operational systems; and opportunities for growth with one of Northern California's most respected craft breweries.