Culinary Manager / Craft Brewery and Restaurant
Vista
Culinary Manager / Craft Brewery and Restaurant
Full Time • Vista
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Culinary Manager to lead our culinary operations with passion and precision. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of food preparation, kitchen management, and team supervision to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Your expertise in fine dining, catering, Event and banquet services will ensure our culinary offerings meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire a talented culinary team while maintaining efficient food production and cost control practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and possess strong leadership skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact!
Duties
- Lead and supervise culinary staff, fostering a positive team environment focused on excellence in food service and safety
- Oversee food production processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery of all menu items across various service areas including fine dining, catering, and banquets
- Plan menus in collaboration with management, incorporating dietary requirements and current culinary trends to delight guests
- Manage inventory control and food handling procedures to minimize waste and optimize costs while maintaining high standards of food safety sanitizing procedures
- Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards through regular training and monitoring of kitchen practices
- Coordinate shift management, including scheduling staff, overseeing food preparation, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations during busy periods
- Implement food service management strategies that enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency
Experience
- Proven supervisory experience within a high-volume culinary environment such as fine dining restaurants or catering services
- Extensive banquet experience with knowledge of large-scale food production for events
- Strong background in dietary department operations, including accommodating special dietary needs
- Demonstrated expertise in food safety protocols, sanitizing procedures, and kitchen management best practices
- Experience managing inventory control systems, cost control measures, and menu planning processes
- Leadership experience managing teams as a chef or culinary supervisor in the food industry
- Familiarity with restaurant management systems, shift management, and hospitality standards
Join us to lead an innovative culinary team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! We value energetic leaders who are passionate about food quality, safety, and team development. This role is perfect for professionals eager to elevate their career in a vibrant hospitality setting where excellence is celebrated every day.
Compensation: $75,000.00 per year
ABOUT US
Launched in 2012, Belching Beaver Brewery evolved from a desire to make great beer and have a ‘Dam Good Time’ doing it. The award-winning craft beer company is focused on two things: First, have a brand that offers quality craft beer, while also being whimsical and fun to inspire good times. Each Belching Beaver beer release carries its own individual style and personality. Second, make beer for everyone and all palates. From easy-drinking Blondes, Triple IPAs, Milk Stouts, Imperial Stouts as well as sours and barrel-aged beers, Belching Beaver Brewery has it!
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