What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef/ Kitchen Manager position at Aloha Beer?
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Join our team at Aloha Beer Company, an independently owned craft brewery and restaurant based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
We pride ourselves on great beer, approachable food, genuine hospitality, a tight-knit and diverse team, great benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Open Position
Aloha Beer is looking for an experienced Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team and build upon the strong foundation already in place as we continue to grow and evolve our food program.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines culinary creativity with strong kitchen management. We're looking for someone who can build on our existing menu, develop new dishes and specials, maintain high standards for quality and consistency, and lead an organized, efficient, and accountable kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and the BOH team
- Develop and improve menu items, specials, and recipes in collaboration with restaurant leadership
- Maintain food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution
- Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop BOH employees
- Manage food and labor costs, inventory, ordering, pars, and waste
- Maintain standardized recipes, portions, prep procedures, and kitchen systems
- Lead execution during high-volume service and private events
- Maintain sanitation, food safety, and health-code standards
- Work closely with FOH management to ensure smooth service and a strong guest experience
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading a busy kitchen and developing great food. We're looking for someone with strong culinary fundamentals, kitchen leadership experience, and an understanding of the operational side of business.
You should be organized, collaborative, comfortable holding a team accountable, and excited about developing approachable, high-quality food that complements a craft brewery environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Honolulu, HI 96813 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000