Head Chef (CIB)

We are currently hiring a Head Chef in Coney Island Brewery in Brooklyn, NY.

This Management position will lead our food program for the Coney Island Brewery in Brooklyn, NY

What You'll Brew:

• Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, and cost control.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the tap room's recipes, portioning, and cooking/heating and serving standards.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line station to assure a smooth service period
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows closing checklist for kitchen area. Assists others with closing kitchen
• Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to product specifications and received properly, assuring that deliveries are in accordance with the Tap Room's procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures.
• Oversee and ensure that Tap Room's policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floor, mats, walls, and other equipment and food storage areas.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in varied kitchen positions including the role of a kitchen manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Experience designing vegan and gluten-free menu items
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Ability to reach, bend, squat, and frequently move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Conflict management experience
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.