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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Quarterly performance-based incentive plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
employer-paid long-term disability insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Beer stipend
employee discount
Job Description
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is Charlotte, North Carolina's original independent brewery and a nationally recognized destination known for its quality and authentic craft beer culture. Established in 2009, OMB has become widely acclaimed as USA Today's Best Biergarten in America and is synonymous with quality, authenticity, and community engagement. The brewery operates multiple locations, including its flagship site in Lower South End and a more recent expansion in Ballantyne, with additional plans for Mount Holly and Cornelius in the near future. OMB's dedication to producing beer in strict adherence to the German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot of 1516) signifies its... Show More
Job Requirements
- culinary degree required
- minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit culinary operations
- servesafe certification required
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- pass a pre-employment/post offer background check
- willing to travel to multiple locations within the region
- strong computer skills
- exceptional leadership and communication skills
- commitment to company core values of quality, integrity, service, pride, leadership, and teamwork
- available for flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays
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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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