Kitchen Manager at Barrel One Collective

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Building, Menu Development, Service Pacing, Labor Management, Inventory Management, Food Cost Control, Purchasing, Food Safety Compliance, Cross-Department Collaboration, High-Volume Kitchen Management, Organization, Pressure Management, Scheduling, Team Development, Tech Savvy

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Kitchen Manager – Harpoon Beer Hall | Boston, MA Harpoon Beer Hall in Boston's Seaport is launching its first-ever full-service food program-and we're looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the charge. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culinary identity of a flagship location while being part of a fast-paced, high-energy team that's driving change and elevating the guest experience. As Kitchen Manager, you'll build and lead a high-performing culinary team, oversee all back-of-house operations, and collaborate closely with our front-of-house, hospitality, and events teams. We're looking for someone who's passionate about food, thrives under pressure, and knows how to balance creative vision with operational discipline. What You'll Do Build, lead, and coach a dynamic kitchen team in line with Barrel One Collective's values Develop and execute a new full-service menu from scratch alongside our Culinary Director and VP of Hospitality Set the standard on the line during peak service-pacing, plating, and leading with presence Oversee BOH systems, including labor management, inventory, food cost, and purchasing Maintain top-tier food safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards at all times Collaborate across departments to support events, activations, and guest experience excellence Who You Are A strong kitchen leader with 3–5+ years of experience managing high-volume, full-service kitchens Hands-on, organized, and calm under pressure Skilled in food costing, prep planning, scheduling, and inventory management Passionate about team development and kitchen culture Tech-savvy with tools like Restaurant365, Toast, and Sling Available to work nights, weekends, and peak business hours Why You'll Love It Here You'll be at the center of something exciting-building a new food program inside one of Boston's most beloved beer destinations. You'll be surrounded by passionate people, energized by our mission, and supported by a leadership team that values both excellence and balance. Ready to lead the kitchen that helps shape the next chapter of Harpoon in the Seaport? Apply now and let's make something unforgettable together.

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing culinary team, overseeing all back-of-house operations, and developing/executing a new full-service menu from scratch. Key duties include setting standards during peak service, managing labor, inventory, food costs, and ensuring top-tier food safety and compliance.