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Exciting New Opportunity: Kitchen Manager – Harpoon Restaurant, Manchester, NH
Are you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a thriving kitchen in the heart of Manchester? Harpoon Restaurant and Taproom is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee all aspects of our culinary operations and help us continue serving exceptional food and craft beer experiences to our guests.
This is more than just a kitchen leadership role-it's an opportunity to innovate, inspire, and create in a dynamic environment where craft beer meets fresh, locally sourced food.
What You'll Do
At Harpoon Brewery, we believe in crafting delicious beer, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences. Our restaurant and taproom is located in the heart of Manchester, NH, a city known for its vibrant culinary scene, thriving craft beer culture, and strong sense of community. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to be a key player in a growing restaurant while working in an amazing environment that values creativity, collaboration, and community.
Apply Today
Ready to lead, innovate, and create in a dynamic brewery kitchen? Apply now and become part of the Harpoon family!
Are you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a thriving kitchen in the heart of Manchester? Harpoon Restaurant and Taproom is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee all aspects of our culinary operations and help us continue serving exceptional food and craft beer experiences to our guests.
This is more than just a kitchen leadership role-it's an opportunity to innovate, inspire, and create in a dynamic environment where craft beer meets fresh, locally sourced food.
What You'll Do
- Build, lead, and coach a dynamic kitchen team in line with Barrel One Collective's values
- Develop and execute a new full-service menu from scratch alongside our Culinary Director and VP of Hospitality
- Set the standard on the line during peak service-pacing, plating, and leading with presence
- Oversee BOH systems, including labor management, inventory, food cost, and purchasing
- Maintain top-tier food safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards at all times
- Collaborate across departments to support events, activations, and guest experience excellence
- A strong kitchen leader with 3–5 years of experience managing high-volume, full-service kitchens
- Hands-on, organized, and calm under pressure
- Skilled in food costing, prep planning, scheduling, and inventory management
- Passionate about team development and kitchen culture
- Tech-savvy with tools like Restaurant365, Toast, and Sling
- Available to work nights, weekends, and peak business hours
At Harpoon Brewery, we believe in crafting delicious beer, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences. Our restaurant and taproom is located in the heart of Manchester, NH, a city known for its vibrant culinary scene, thriving craft beer culture, and strong sense of community. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to be a key player in a growing restaurant while working in an amazing environment that values creativity, collaboration, and community.
Apply Today
Ready to lead, innovate, and create in a dynamic brewery kitchen? Apply now and become part of the Harpoon family!