Key Points
- Atwater Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join their team
- The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for menu and food quality, inventory management, scheduling and staff management, kitchen maintenance and safety, and other duties as required
- Job qualifications include 3+ years of restaurant experience, proficiency in English, and the ability to work flexible scheduling including nights and weekends
- Tilray Beer, a division of Tilray Brands Inc., is seeking individuals to increase sales of craft brews and build strong relationships with customers. They are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Kitchen Manager - Atwater Brewery
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
About Atwater Brewery
Founded with a philosophy that hard work deserves a quality beer, Atwater is a pioneer in Michigan’s craft beer scene. Their beers pay tribute to the spirit of Detroit, the grit that built the city, and the attitude that something is earned, not given, with no one else deciding when you’re done. Atwater’s portfolio of award-winning craft beers offers something for everyone. They believe that beer should be approachable to every drinker. Whether it’s a crowd favorite like Dirty Blonde or Vanilla Java Porter, a Midwestern winner like Atwater IPA, or a Detroit classic like Atwater Lager or Detroit City Juice Hazy IPA, there’s a beer for every occasion and every palate.
Founded with a philosophy that hard work deserves a quality beer, Atwater is a pioneer in Michigan’s craft beer scene. Their beers pay tribute to the spirit of Detroit, the grit that built the city, and the attitude that something is earned, not given, with no one else deciding when you’re done. Atwater’s portfolio of award-winning craft beers offers something for everyone. They believe that beer should be approachable to every drinker. Whether it’s a crowd favorite like Dirty Blonde or Vanilla Java Porter, a Midwestern winner like Atwater IPA, or a Detroit classic like Atwater Lager or Detroit City Juice Hazy IPA, there’s a beer for every occasion and every palate.
Atwater Brewery is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our back of house team. Do you think you could be a right fit? Apply now.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Kitchen Manager is a skilled, committed and organized person to execute the culinary vision of Tilray. A person who not only has leadership abilities, but can take direction as well as give it. They manage the food quality program, food inventory, order from multiple vendors and oversee menu changes. They manage the kitchen team and ensure smooth operations in the brewery's food service area. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in food inventory management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Menu & Food Quality
- Ensure that food is served at a high quality, and that recipes are abided by. Follow the established menu and level up to location’s standards, as well as to clients’ requirements
- Work with Tilray to produce diversified menus in accordance with the Company’s policy and vision
- Come up with new dishes which appeal to local clients, whenever required
Inventory Management
- Coordinate with multiple vendors to place orders, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain accurate records of food inventory levels, including monitoring stock levels, tracking product usage, and conducting regular inventory audits.
- Receive, record and account for supplies and deliveries.
- Ensure safe food storage.
- Anticipate food demand based on sales trends, upcoming events, and menu changes, and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained without over or under-ordering.
Scheduling & Staff Management
- Determine staffing levels and schedule BOH staff to meet operational needs and ensure the kitchen works like a “well-oiled machine”
- Train the auxiliary kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum time
- Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
- Create good communication between floor and kitchen staff and within the kitchen.
Kitchen Maintenance & Safety
- Ensure that employees are properly trained and follow correct hygienic food handling practices.
- Follow the restaurant’s regular cleaning and waste disposal practices.
- Use safe work practices and support others to use them.
- Fully aware of the venue’s Fire Safety Procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
Other
- Maintain restaurant cost control systems.
- Optimize the use of restaurant resources: food, energy, labor, water.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition. Submit work orders for maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Oversee the operation of the food truck during the summer season, including scheduling, inventory management, and staff supervision.
- Other duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Spanish a plus
- 3+ years restaurant experience
- Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
- BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate a plus
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Communication
- Teamwork Oriented
- Maintains a Good Energy Level
- Thorough and Organized
- Professional
- Punctual
SHIFTS / NIGHT WORK / AVAILABILITY:
- Ability to work a flexible scheduling including nights and weekends required
- This is a full-time position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties, you are regularly required to see, talk, hear and feel touch. You are frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, sense or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required in this role include close vision and distance vision. Logic and thinking process must be quick and unencumbered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the core functions of the position, you are usually indoors, in a confined kitchen environment, but may also be rostered to work outdoors in a natural and variable environment. The position can also involve regularly moving between warm (kitchen) and cold (cool room) locations. Moderate machine and crowd noise levels exist in the working environment.
About Tilray Beer
Tilray Beer, a division of Tilray Brands Inc., is seeking personable, reliable, organized, and driven lovers of the good life to increase sales of its beloved craft brews in several of its key markets. In this role you will be responsible for building strong relationships with our customers and forging indelible connections between brands and consumers by making our products available, visible, relevant, recommended, and perfectly enjoyed every time. Our ambition is to reinvigorate the craft beer sector, becoming the fastest growing craft beer suppliers in the U.S. To achieve this, we need the very best talent on our team. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you are a self-starter who knows how to work and play hard, and you have an unwavering passion for independent, craft beer; grab your kayak and hop in the river with us!We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted!
Tilray Brands Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As a Brand Activation Manager at Tilray Beer Division, you will have the opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic team, innovate and experiment with new ingredients and styles, and contribute to the success of one of the top craft breweries in the nation. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
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