Lock 27 Brewing is a GABF Award-Winning brewery founded and located in Ohio, with a production brewery at our Taproom in the Water Street District of Dayton and a small-batch R&D brewing system at our Restaurant in Centerville. We are on a never-ending journey of exploration – discovering things that are new and different, creating innovative craft beer to share with our community, and growing the reputation of Dayton. At all levels of the business, we are working together to cultivate a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. We are steadfast in providing a safe, inclusive, positive, and supportive environment for all our incredible customers and hardworking staff. We are looking for passionate, driven, respectful, beer-loving teammates to help continue in our progress. If that sounds like you, consider joining our growing craft brewery.
Lock 27 Brewing Taproom is looking for an enthusiastic individual to supervise daily operations in our evolving kitchen. Role responsibilities include supervising the food preparation, consistency in recipes, being present during peak times, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen, inventory and always complying with safety and cleanliness standards. The Kitchen Manager will ensure all plates are properly prepared, consistency is in place, plating is correct, and our customers have an elevated experience. Responsible for inventory management, cost control for both food and labor, and scheduling. The preferred candidate is someone with some corporate kitchen background able to work closely with our Taproom GM.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- 5+ years’ work experience as a Kitchen Manager.
- Firsthand experience with product procurement and inventory management.
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Conflict management abilities.
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
- Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management.
Responsibilities and Duties of Role:
- Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
- Supervise food prep and cooking.
- Check food plating and temperature.
- Maintain Cleaning standards in line with Health Department standards.
- Control Food and Labor cost standards
- Hire, Train, and Schedule kitchen staff shifts.
- Create weekly special menu in collaboration Brewery team.
- Manage weekly procurement activities.
- Store food products in compliance with Food Safety Standard
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports.
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
Perks of Working at Lock 27 Brewing:
- Employee growler program
- Discounted employee meals
- Employee appreciation events
- Ability to adjust schedule within guest satisfaction needs
- Healthcare, dental, vision benefits
- Employer matched 401k program