Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
performance-based incentives
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
long-term disability insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Beer stipend
employee discount
Job Description
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is a leading craft brewery located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 2009, OMB has earned its reputation as Charlotte's original independent brewery and a nationally recognized destination, having been voted USA Today's Best Biergarten in America. OMB is celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to quality and authenticity, brewing beers according to the traditional German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot of 1516). Beyond brewing, OMB fosters a vibrant community culture, offering an unmatched blend of craftsmanship, hospitality, and local pride. The brewery currently operates two locations — its flagship Lower South End campus and a recently opened... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree required
- minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit culinary operations
- proven ability to manage P&L and drive financial outcomes
- ServeSafe certification required
- strong computer proficiency with systems such as Excel, Word, and XtraChef
- excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- creative and organized with a passion for hospitality and craft beer
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- must pass pre-employment and post-offer background checks
- commitment to embodying OMB core values and workplace culture
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree required
- advanced certification preferred
- minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit culinary operations
- proven track record of managing P&L and driving financial performance
- ServeSafe certification required
- strong computer proficiency (Excel, Word, XtraChef or similar systems)
- exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- creative, organized, and solutions-oriented approach with a passion for hospitality and craft beer
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Provide strategic oversight for all culinary operations across multiple locations
- develop, implement, and enforce operational standards, recipes, and safety protocols
- manage kitchen P&L and drive profitability through effective cost control and process improvement
- partner with GMs and operations leadership to align culinary execution with company goals
- lead quarterly culinary performance reviews, audits, and team meetings
- maintain rigorous health, sanitation, and safety standards across all facilities
- design and execute creative, high-quality menus for Tap Room dining, Garten Grill, and catering operations
- balance consistency and innovation honoring OMB’s brand while evolving its culinary identity
- oversee recipe costing, food presentation, and product sourcing to ensure premium quality and efficiency
- evaluate emerging culinary trends and integrate appropriate innovations into OMB’s offerings
- lead, mentor, and inspire a team of sous chefs and culinary professionals
- recruit, train, and develop high-performing talent with clear career progression
- foster a positive, inclusive, and professional kitchen culture rooted in teamwork and accountability
- conduct performance evaluations and implement ongoing training and recognition programs
- collaborate with leadership on the design, layout, and equipment selection for new kitchens and future renovations
- develop operational systems and training programs to support scalable growth
- establish culinary specifications and standard operating procedures for future OMB locations
- identify technologies and tools that enhance kitchen performance and guest experience
- embody and champion OMB’s core values: quality, integrity, service, pride, leadership, and teamwork
- partner cross-functionally with front-of-house leaders to ensure an exceptional guest experience
- actively contribute to company strategy sessions, L10 meetings, and leadership initiatives
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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