OVERALL
This critical position will lead the Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom culinary team. You are responsible for ensuring the highest quality preparation and presentation of casual cuisine for Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom. This is a full time salaried exempt position reporting to our Director of Restaurants. .
EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL TASKS
- Oversee the activities of kitchen staff with an awareness of quality and costs.
- Direct the efficient running of kitchen operations
- Plans and manages the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner
- Inventorying, ordering, receipt and accounting of food and supplies – produce, meat fish, dairy goods, dry goods
- In collaboration with the Director of Restaurants, implement new menu items according to recipes and plating guides.
- Manages employees during the shift and ensures appropriate professional standards of behavior, work standards, productivity, practices, and guest service are adhered to
- Train all kitchen staff in their individual duties, required knowledge and skills.
- Oversees the human resources efforts in the kitchen to attract, retain, and motivate staff while providing a safe environment: hire, train, develop, empower, coach, counsel, conduct performance reviews, conflict/problem resolution, provide open communication and discipline as appropriate.
- Control labor costs, waste, and spoilage through constant attention to detail.
- Preparation of staff schedules and payroll.
- Edit time records and review them daily for accuracy and completeness.
- Orientation and training of new staff.
- Daily staff check-ins and weekly kitchen staff meetings.
- Communication with management at other locations as required.
- Other various tasks as assigned
- Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years culinary management experience focused on high volume operations and large staff
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Ability to hold accountable a team in a compassionate fair, and consistent manner
- Takes responsibility, inspires and leads with integrity
- Flexibility and the ability to make on the spot decisions
- Ability to provide superior guest experiences in demanding situations
- Takes initiative, detail oriented with awareness of the larger picture
- Lead staff by delegating, empowering, positive attitude
- Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on listening, empathy and common sense
- Ability to understand, audit and correct time records, labor, budget and inventory reports
- Food handler certification
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing company
- Passion for beer, enthusiastic about the process and a desire to learn
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
- Able to maneuver on uneven ground
- Able to read and follow written English instructions
- Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and occasionally crawl
- Lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
- Able to safely navigate crowded spaces
- Operate food preparation appliances and machinery
- Able to tolerate exposure to extreme changes in temperature
- Able perform daily repetitive hand movements as it pertains to food preparation
- Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
- Able to move 165-pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools
- Able to work in a factory/production environment which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot
- Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
- Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- In addition to base salary, eligible for bonus plan based on predefined metrics and goals
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan with Company match
- Paid time off
- Complimentary beer with in-house and take home privileges.
- Discounts on food and beverage at our Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas locations.
ABOUT ALVARADO STREET BREWERY
Alvarado Street Brewery was founded by father-son duo John and J.C. Hill in March of 2014. What started as a neighborhood brewery restaurant in Downtown Monterey has evolved into four locations dedicated to serving Monterey county’s locals and visitors alike. Our production brewery & tasting room opened in the Spreckels Junction area of Salinas in 2016. In early 2018 we opened our R&D pilot brewery and bistro in Carmel-by-the-Sea, known as the “Stro”. Most recently in November of 2022, we opened Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom, an art deco styled restaurant and bar in the center of Oldtown Salinas.
We are committed first and foremost to the community we serve. Beer is a common thread that brings people together of all backgrounds and walks of life, and we welcome everyone through our doors. As an employer, we strive to ensure an equitable working environment that’s centered on inclusion and diversity. As a community partner, we engage with local nonprofits and environmentally focused organizations to be a great steward of the beautiful area we call home.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning/transitioned, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.