Kitchen Manager

Barrel One CollectiveBridgewater, VT

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Exciting New Opportunity: Kitchen Manager – Long Trail Brewery, Bridgewater, VTAre you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a fast-paced, guest-loved brewery restaurant? Long Trail is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations and continue delivering outstanding food and craft beer experiences in a uniquely local, vibrant setting.This is more than just a kitchen leadership role-it's a chance to help shape the food program at one of Massachusetts' most beloved and recognized craft breweries.What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?Be Part of a Community Staple – Help build on its legacy with a food program that complements and elevates the guest experience.Lead with Creativity & Expertise – Collaborate on menu development, implement operational best practices, and bring your kitchen team together under a shared standard of excellence.Celebrate New England Flavors – We emphasize scratch cooking, smart sourcing, and seasonal innovation that celebrates the region.Make an Impact – Build a strong kitchen culture focused on training, growth, and accountability while driving operational success.Position OverviewAs Kitchen Manager, you'll oversee all culinary operations at Long Trails restaurant, from back-of-house staffing and food production to inventory management and sanitation. You'll work closely with our front-of-house leadership team to ensure a seamless, high-quality guest experience that reflects the brand.What You'll DoCulinary Leadership & Team DevelopmentHire, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team committed to standards of food quality and service

Design and execute seasonal menus that support creative expression and operational efficiency

Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on, people-first approach

Develop training plans and clear expectations to promote growth and accountability

Operational & Financial ManagementMaintain food cost targets through smart inventory management and vendor partnerships

Manage kitchen labor and scheduling for operational efficiency

Ensure compliance with health department regulations, cleanliness standards, and company policies

Lead prep and production systems that maximize consistency and minimize waste

Guest Experience & Brand AlignmentPartner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth kitchen-to-dining flow and fast ticket times

Support events, beer dinners, and private functions with strong culinary execution

Promote thoughtful food and beer pairings in collaboration with our brewing and front-of-house teams

What We're Looking For2+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant or brewpub

Strong culinary foundation, preferably in scratch kitchens and seasonal cooking

Proven leadership ability to coach and motivate diverse kitchen teams

Experience with budgeting, food cost tracking, and vendor management

ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)Passion for hospitality and craft beer

Why Join Barrel One Collective?Barrel One Collective, the team behind leading craft beverage and hospitality brands like Harpoon, Long Trail, Smuttynose, and more. We believe in creating guest-focused spaces where amazing beer and food bring people together. As part of our growing collective, you'll have the opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a real impact in a fast-moving, people-first environment.Apply TodayReady to lead and grow with a brewery team that values creativity, community, and excellence? Apply now and be part of the next chapter at Barrel One Collective.

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