Kitchen Manager

Fieldwork Brewing Company – Santa Rosa (Montgomery Village) Location: Santa Rosa, CA (Montgomery Village) Compensation: $71,000 – $80,000 annually (DOE) Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt) Experience Level: Mid–Senior Management Join Our Team at Fieldwork Brewing Company – Santa Rosa Fieldwork Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our Santa Rosa location in Montgomery Village . This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high‑volume, quality‑driven environment and takes pride in building strong kitchen teams and consistent food execution. Our Santa Rosa location is a vibrant neighborhood gathering spot, serving handcrafted Neapolitan and Detroit‑style pizzas, fresh salads, and shareable small plates , paired with our award‑winning craft beers and curated non‑alcoholic offerings. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who brings structure, accountability, and positive leadership to the kitchen while collaborating closely with front‑of‑house and brewery leadership. What You’ll Do Lead all day‑to‑day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and execution at Fieldwork standards. Hire, train, coach, and develop a team of line cooks and dishwashers through clear expectations and active leadership. Execute food preparation and service with attention to quality, timing, and presentation. Manage inventory, ordering, food cost controls, and vendor relationships. Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards (logs, storage, cleanliness, food safety). Partner with the General Manager and Regional Kitchen Manager on labor forecasting, scheduling, and financial targets. Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and menu execution consistency. Conduct performance check‑ins, evaluations, and corrective coaching as needed. Troubleshoot kitchen equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors. Support special events, private bookings, and brewery‑wide initiatives. What We’re Looking For 3+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (brewery or high‑volume restaurant preferred). Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain kitchen teams. Strong understanding of food and labor cost management. Hands‑on leadership style — comfortable working the line and leading by example. Organized, detail‑oriented, and operationally minded. Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and California health codes. Valid California Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire). Must be 21+ and authorized to work in the U.S. Spanish‑speaking a plus. Why Fieldwork Competitive salary based on experience. Health and dental benefits (once eligible). Paid time off and holidays. Employee food and beer perks. Supportive leadership team and clear operational systems. Opportunity to grow with one of Northern California’s most respected craft breweries. How to Apply Please submit your resume with “Santa Rosa Kitchen Manager” in the subject line, or apply directly through our Careers Page. If you’re excited to take ownership of a kitchen rooted in quality, teamwork, and community , we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr