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Exciting New Opportunity: Kitchen Manager - Long Trail Brewery, Bridgewater, VT
Are you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a fast-paced, guest-loved brewery restaurant? Long Trail is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations and continue delivering outstanding food and craft beer experiences in a uniquely local, vibrant setting.
This is more than just a kitchen leadership role-it's a chance to help shape the food program at one of Massachusetts' most beloved and recognized craft breweries.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?
Be Part of a Community Staple - Help build on its legacy with a food program that complements and elevates the guest experience.
Lead with Creativity & Expertise - Collaborate on menu development, implement operational best practices, and bring your kitchen team together under a shared standard of excellence.
Celebrate New England Flavors - We emphasize scratch cooking, smart sourcing, and seasonal innovation that celebrates the region.
Make an Impact - Build a strong kitchen culture focused on training, growth, and accountability while driving operational success.
Position Overview
As Kitchen Manager, you'll oversee all culinary operations at Long Trails restaurant, from back-of-house staffing and food production to inventory management and sanitation. You'll work closely with our front-of-house leadership team to ensure a seamless, high-quality guest experience that reflects the brand.
What You'll Do
Culinary Leadership & Team Development
Barrel One Collective, the team behind leading craft beverage and hospitality brands like Harpoon, Long Trail, Smuttynose, and more. We believe in creating guest-focused spaces where amazing beer and food bring people together. As part of our growing collective, you'll have the opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a real impact in a fast-moving, people-first environment.
Apply Today
Ready to lead and grow with a brewery team that values creativity, community, and excellence? Apply now and be part of the next chapter at Barrel One Collective.
Are you a passionate and driven culinary leader ready to take the helm of a fast-paced, guest-loved brewery restaurant? Long Trail is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations and continue delivering outstanding food and craft beer experiences in a uniquely local, vibrant setting.
This is more than just a kitchen leadership role-it's a chance to help shape the food program at one of Massachusetts' most beloved and recognized craft breweries.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?
Be Part of a Community Staple - Help build on its legacy with a food program that complements and elevates the guest experience.
Lead with Creativity & Expertise - Collaborate on menu development, implement operational best practices, and bring your kitchen team together under a shared standard of excellence.
Celebrate New England Flavors - We emphasize scratch cooking, smart sourcing, and seasonal innovation that celebrates the region.
Make an Impact - Build a strong kitchen culture focused on training, growth, and accountability while driving operational success.
Position Overview
As Kitchen Manager, you'll oversee all culinary operations at Long Trails restaurant, from back-of-house staffing and food production to inventory management and sanitation. You'll work closely with our front-of-house leadership team to ensure a seamless, high-quality guest experience that reflects the brand.
What You'll Do
Culinary Leadership & Team Development
- Hire, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team committed to standards of food quality and service
- Design and execute seasonal menus that support creative expression and operational efficiency
- Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on, people-first approach
- Develop training plans and clear expectations to promote growth and accountability
- Maintain food cost targets through smart inventory management and vendor partnerships
- Manage kitchen labor and scheduling for operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations, cleanliness standards, and company policies
- Lead prep and production systems that maximize consistency and minimize waste
- Partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth kitchen-to-dining flow and fast ticket times
- Support events, beer dinners, and private functions with strong culinary execution
- Promote thoughtful food and beer pairings in collaboration with our brewing and front-of-house teams
- 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant or brewpub
- Strong culinary foundation, preferably in scratch kitchens and seasonal cooking
- Proven leadership ability to coach and motivate diverse kitchen teams
- Experience with budgeting, food cost tracking, and vendor management
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Passion for hospitality and craft beer
Barrel One Collective, the team behind leading craft beverage and hospitality brands like Harpoon, Long Trail, Smuttynose, and more. We believe in creating guest-focused spaces where amazing beer and food bring people together. As part of our growing collective, you'll have the opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a real impact in a fast-moving, people-first environment.
Apply Today
Ready to lead and grow with a brewery team that values creativity, community, and excellence? Apply now and be part of the next chapter at Barrel One Collective.