job title:Kitchen Manager - Fieldwork Brewing Presidio, SF
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Fieldwork Brewing is coming to the Presidio!
We are looking for leaders to help bring it to life. With support from our leadership team, you’ll help build the opening team, get the restaurant ready to welcome guests, and create a warm, memorable first impression.
Our Culinary Approach
Our kitchen features a curated lineup of shareable plates, seasonal salads, and composed entrées suitable for any time of day. Our menu complements our rotating beer selection while ensuring speed, quality, and consistency in a high-volume environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Kitchen Manager who will bring structure, accountability, and positive leadership to our culinary program. You will collaborate closely with taproom leadership and regional operations to shape the experience at one of Fieldwork’s most exciting locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Operations: Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and adherence to Fieldwork standards.
Team Development: Hire, train, coach, and develop line cooks and dishwashers with clear expectations and active leadership.
Food Preparation: Execute food preparation and service with an emphasis on quality, timing, and presentation.
Inventory Management: Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost controls.
Compliance: Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, including required logs and procedures.
Collaboration: Work with the General Manager and Regional Kitchen Manager on labor forecasting, scheduling, and financial targets.
Recipe Adherence: Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent menu execution.
Performance Management: Conduct performance check-ins, evaluations, and provide corrective coaching when necessary.
Equipment Oversight: Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or maintenance with vendors.
Event Support: Assist with special events, high-volume game days, and company initiatives.
Qualifications
Experience: 3+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (brewery, pizzeria, or high-volume restaurant preferred).
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain kitchen teams.
Operational Knowledge: Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory control.
Hands-On Approach: Comfortable working the line and leading by example.
Detail-Oriented: Organized and operationally focused.
Food Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and California health code requirements.
Certification: California Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Language Skills: Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee food and beer perks
- Supportive leadership team with clear operational systems
- Opportunities for growth with one of Northern California’s most respected craft breweries
Fieldwork Brewing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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