What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef / Manager position at C&D Brewing Ventures Inc.?
C&D Brewing Ventures, Inc. is seeking an experienced, driven, and creative Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Barrel 21 Distillery & Dining.
As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, kitchen hygiene, and culinary innovation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about showcasing Pennsylvania’s agricultural bounty through thoughtful, scratch-made cuisine.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Supervise the preparation, execution, and presentation of all food across multiple restaurant concepts.
- Ensure all meals meet or exceed C&D Brewing Ventures' quality and timing standards.
- Lead seasonal menu development aligned with our local sourcing and brand identity.
- Drive culinary innovation through creative, cost-effective dishes that enhance guest experience and support sales growth.
Team Development & Management
- Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff to uphold excellence and consistency.
- Foster a collaborative and positive kitchen culture across all locations.
- Oversee daily performance and scheduling of all back-of-house team members.
- Resolve staffing issues efficiently and equitably.
Operational Excellence
- Monitor food, labor, and supply costs; maintain expenses within established budgets.
- Ensure all restaurants meet back-of-house financial targets (COGS, labor, and controllable costs).
- Maintain accurate inventory and stock levels of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Arrange repairs and coordinate kitchen equipment purchases.
- Oversee compliance with ServSafe, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Perform administrative duties and special projects as assigned by ownership.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4–6 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume or multi-location setting.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and direct a diverse culinary team.
- Expertise in various cooking techniques, cuisines, and dietary accommodations.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative thinker and effective problem-solver.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary degree or relevant certification.
- ServSafe certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Why Join C&D Brewing Ventures?
We’re a growing company rooted in community, creativity, and craftsmanship. From grain to glass and farm to fork, our teams are proud to deliver memorable experiences at every level. This is a unique opportunity for a chef to lead with vision, influence evolving menus across multiple venues, and work with exceptional ingredients from our trusted producers and farms.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,500 - $58,000 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,500 - $58,000