Job Description

This role requires a dynamic and highly skilled culinary leader to oversee the full culinary operations of Brew Brothers/Express and other venues as needed. We proudly offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, and PTO begins accruing on day one, making this an outstanding opportunity for someone ready to grow, innovate, and elevate the culinary experience for both guests and team members. Flexibility is essential, as this position requires the ability to work any shift as needed to support the operation. This role is responsible for driving excellence in food quality, guest experience, and financial performance while developing and sustaining high‑performing teams. The ideal candidate brings strong culinary expertise, exceptional leadership, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing business demands. From controlling cost of sales to ensuring service standards consistently exceed guest expectations, this leader plays a key role in shaping the overall success of our Food & Beverage operation.

• Contributes to strategic and long‑range planning for the Food & Beverage Department, including technology, staffing, and product needs.
• Analyzes food trends and market research to guide menu direction and operational decisions.
• Clearly communicates plans and objectives to executives, managers, and culinary staff.
• Assists the Executive Chef and assumes full responsibility in their absence, including menu specials, banquets, and food requisitions.
• Ensures proper food preparation, portioning, presentation, and quality control while maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen operations.
• Leads, trains, coaches, and motivates employees, fostering teamwork, strong morale, and consistent service excellence.
• Acts as a change agent by improving policies, procedures, workflow efficiency, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Coordinates with other departments to deliver seamless guest service and support operational goals.
• Participates in budgeting, financial planning, and capital planning to achieve targeted results.
• Performs comprehensive management duties including staffing, training, performance appraisal, discipline, compliance, and workplace safety.

• Culinary degree preferred, with 8–10 years of culinary experience, including 3–5 years as a Restaurant Chef.

• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, especially French, German, Spanish, and Italian dishes.

• Experience with restaurant or venue openings and the ability to plan, organize, and execute daily operational tasks.

• Familiarity with all cook classifications and their responsibilities.

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and team‑building skills.

• Proven ability to maintain consistent, high‑quality guest service standards.

• Skilled in writing documentation, developing procedures, and training staff on new tools or processes.

• Understanding of how kitchen operations connect with broader hotel and F&B operations.

• Ability to manage food and beverage cost control, analyze operational data, and prepare reports.

• Maintains a professional appearance and upholds high standards of integrity, especially within regulated business environments.

• Able to stand for prolonged periods or an entire shift and work at a fast pace in stressful conditions.

• Capable of bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling up to 100 lbs and lifting/carrying 50 lbs above or below shoulder height.

• Demonstrates strong hand and finger dexterity for handling knives, equipment, tools, bottles, and other kitchen items.

• Able to cook using standard industry techniques, equipment, and procedures while responding to visual and auditory cues.

• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, adapting quickly to changing business demands with urgency.

• Can tolerate environments with second-hand smoke, high noise, bright lights, temperature extremes, and dust.

• Possesses basic math abilities (addition and subtraction) for routine kitchen and operational tasks.

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English for communication and safety purposes.

• Capable of maneuvering through high‑traffic areas, office spaces, and kitchen environments efficiently.

Familiar with all kitchen operations and able to maintain effective communication in fast-moving conditions.