Kitchen Director

Crooked Hammock Brewery is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. As the leader of our culinary operations, you will be responsible for upholding our high standards of quality and excellence in every dish that leaves our kitchen.

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Build and manage a high-performing kitchen team by making employment and termination decisions, and providing coaching and guidance to elevate team members for growth and development.
  • Uphold our company's core values and code of ethics in our team development plan, and reinforce our company culture throughout the hiring, orientation, onboarding, training, coaching, and evaluating process.
  • Be knowledgeable of our company's policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent disciplinary corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with our General Manager, kitchen staff, management team, and other departments to efficiently complete tasks and achieve our business objectives.
  • Create a positive and motivating work environment that fosters staff morale and engagement.
  • Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils, cleanliness and sanitation practices, and safe lifting and carrying of heavy objects and handling hazardous materials.
  • Delegate and provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues, and ensure team members have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment required to do their jobs safely and effectively.
  • Schedule labor to ensure business needs and labor cost objectives are met.
  • Leverage professional development and educational opportunities as presented by our company and local industry partners.
  • Live our company's brand and be a brand ambassador in our community, making decisions in the best interest of Crooked Hammock Brewery every time.
• Operations
  • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to our company's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules, in an organized and timely manner.
  • Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
  • Oversee daily prep and ensure prep lists are completed accurately and communicated clearly, so that our restaurant has the appropriate amount of product for the day and product meets our quality standards.
  • Perform daily line checks prior to service and detailed station checkouts prior to staff departure to ensure cleaning and restocking has been done.
  • Manage daily and weekly deep cleaning and facility maintenance duties, and maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment and food storage areas.
  • Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly inventory, as needed.
  • Regularly inspect equipment to ensure it is kept clean and in excellent working condition.
  • Order all products according to specifications and receive orders to ensure correct unit count and condition, and proper delivery procedures.
  • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures.
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
  • Enforce food safety and sanitation standards.
  Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in varied kitchen positions, including food preparation, line cook, grill cook, and expeditor.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager or 3 years as an Assistant Kitchen Manager in a high-volume kitchen.
  • College degree is preferred.
  • A combination of practical experience and education may be considered as an alternative.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States and agree to a background check.
  • Must be ServSafe certified.
  • Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed, ability to balance personal and professional life.
  • Must work nights and weekends.
  • Professional appearance, punctual, reliable.
  • Hospitality soul with guest-friendly demeanor.
  • Exhibit a sense of urgency and be able to work in a very fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, and guests.
  • Well-organized.
  • Proficiency in basic computer apps, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and POS.
  • Frequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop, and crouch. This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds.
  Benefits

Crooked Hammock Brewery offers a competitive salary range of $60,000-$65,000 per year, plus awesome employee perks. Our benefits package includes:

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities.
• Travel opportunities.
• Team events and outings, such as our recent ski trip to the Poconos.
• Local lifestyle perks, such as paddleboarding and kayaking discounts.
• Employee appreciation events and seasonal parties.
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Food, beverage, and retail discounts.