Chef/Kitchen Manager - Full-Time, Salaried

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a distinguished craft brewery headquartered in Northern California, renowned for its commitment to creating high-quality, handcrafted beers that celebrate community and craftsmanship. With multiple locations across the state, Fieldwork Brewing Company prides itself on fostering vibrant neighborhood gathering spots that provide an exceptional culinary and beverage experience. The Santa Rosa location, situated in Montgomery Village, is a lively and well-loved destination that attracts locals and visitors alike, featuring a welcoming atmosphere where patrons can enjoy expertly brewed craft beers alongside thoughtfully prepared food offerings.

As a brewery that values both quality and innovation, Fieldwork Brewing Company combines a passion for craft beer with a dedication to excellent hospitality and culinary excellence. The Santa Rosa taproom serves an enticing menu centered around Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, fresh salads, and shareable small plates that pair perfectly with the brewery's award-winning beers and curated non-alcoholic selections. This thriving establishment emphasizes collaboration, community connection, and maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and service.

The Kitchen Manager role at Fieldwork Brewing Company in Santa Rosa is an integral leadership position charged with overseeing all culinary operations to ensure a seamless, high-volume, and quality-driven kitchen environment. This full-time, salaried position offers an annual compensation range of $75,000 to $80,000, dependent on experience, with additional quarterly bonus potential. It is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic setting, excels at team building, and is passionate about delivering consistent and exceptional food experiences.

Reporting collaboratively with front-of-house and brewery leadership, the Kitchen Manager will lead the kitchen team in meeting Fieldwork's exacting standards. The role demands a proactive approach to managing kitchen operations, including staff hiring, training, coaching, and development to cultivate a motivated and skilled team of line cooks and dishwashers. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring that food preparation, presentation, and timing adhere to quality expectations while managing inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost controls to optimize operational efficiency.

Maintaining rigorous compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with California health codes is a critical component of this role. The Kitchen Manager will coordinate with General Managers and Regional Kitchen Managers on labor forecasting, scheduling, and achieving financial goals. Additionally, this role encompasses conducting performance evaluations, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting special events and brewery-wide initiatives.

This position suits candidates with three or more years of kitchen leadership or management experience, preferably within breweries or high-volume restaurants. The ideal candidate will exhibit a hands-on leadership style, organizational prowess, operational focus, and strong knowledge of food safety protocols. A valid California Food Manager Certification or willingness to obtain one upon hire is required. Fluency in Spanish and being over 21 years old with authorization to work in the U.S. are advantageous.

Joining Fieldwork Brewing Company means becoming part of a supportive leadership team that values clear operational systems and offers opportunities for professional growth within one of Northern California's most respected craft breweries. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, health and dental insurance once eligible, paid time off, holidays, and unique employee food and beer perks. The Kitchen Manager role is a key contributor to maintaining Fieldwork's reputation for culinary excellence and community-focused service in the Santa Rosa area.