Kitchen Manager

Lead the Heart of the House at Aspen Tap House

Start your career at a great business that was recognized as a 2026 Top Hospitality Winner by Top Workplaces!

Are you passionate about developing teams, ensuring exceptional food quality, and creating a culture of accountability and hospitality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment?

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching others, driving operational excellence, and delivering great guest experiences through a high-performing kitchen team, we'd love to meet you.

At Aspen Tap House, we believe great food starts with great people. As a Kitchen Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in overseeing back-of-house operations, maintaining high culinary standards, managing food and labor costs, and developing team members for long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations during opening, mid, and closing shifts
• Coach and develop kitchen team members to achieve operational excellence
• Ensure food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation standards are met
• Manage inventory, ordering, waste control, and food cost performance
• Maintain labor budgets and scheduling efficiencies
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture built on respect and accountability
• Support execution of company initiatives, training programs, and operational goals
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience
• Strong back-of-house leadership experience
• Experience in a casual dining, polished casual, or full-service restaurant environment preferred
• Experience working in a scratch kitchen is highly desirable
• Knowledge of inventory management, food safety, and labor controls
• Familiarity with POS and restaurant management systems
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be at least 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bilingual skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus monthly bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 30 days of employment
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• A culture that values hard work, teamwork, and professional growth

Why Aspen Tap House?

At Aspen Tap House, we're committed to serving amazing food and delivering genuine hospitality. We invest in our people, create opportunities for advancement, and empower our leaders to make a difference every day.

If you're ready to take the next step in your restaurant leadership career, apply today.