Kitchen Manager

West End Tavern is a locally owned and fiercely independent restaurant located in Boulder, Colorado, renowned for its community-centered atmosphere and passionate dedication to quality food and beverage. Born from a love of fried chicken and a thirst for great beers, West End Tavern serves as a vibrant gathering place where friends and family come together to enjoy great meals, unwind, and create memorable experiences. As part of the Big Red F family of restaurants, West End Tavern prides itself on putting people first - from employees to guests - and fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Kitchen Manager role at West End Tavern is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a talented, driven, and enthusiastic professional who respects food as an art and inspires their team to reach excellence on every shift. This position entails overseeing the kitchen operations with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, flavor, presentation, and cleanliness. The Kitchen Manager will play a pivotal role in leading the heart of the restaurant, creating efficiencies, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and delivering an exceptional culinary experience that aligns with West End Tavern's mission of providing delicious and memorable hospitality.

As a key leader reporting directly to the Chef and Sous Chef, the Kitchen Manager will manage every aspect of the kitchen shift including receiving deliveries, ordering supplies, inventory control, food preparation, station setup, line checks, and ongoing quality assurance. The role demands a balance of hands-on cooking skills and the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team dedicated to serving great food and having fun in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Candidates must be committed to integrity, clear communication, and continuous learning while demonstrating the stamina and flexibility required to handle demanding kitchen duties including standing for extended periods, lifting heavy items, working nights, weekends, and holidays.

West End Tavern offers competitive hourly compensation with the added benefit of tip sharing among hourly employees, as well as sick pay, employee assistance programs, and eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance after six months for those working 30 or more hours per week. The company invests deeply in its people through training and development programs, wellness resources, employee discounts, and opportunities for advancement. The culture at West End Tavern encourages teamwork, laughter, growth, and shared success, making it a workplace where employees can build long-term careers and feel like valued members of a family.

Working at West End Tavern means joining a passionate community committed to delivering extraordinary hospitality and culinary excellence that honors tradition while embracing innovation. The Kitchen Manager position is not only a job, but a chance to be part of a storied legacy of authentic, memorable dining experiences and a welcoming environment that respects and uplifts its staff and guests alike. If you are ready to lead with pride, passion, and professionalism in a kitchen that values quality above all else, West End Tavern is eager to welcome you to the team. Visit www.westendtavern.com to learn more about the restaurant and its culture.

Compensation for this role ranges from $27.00 to $31.00 per hour, reflecting the value placed on experienced and dedicated kitchen leadership. Join West End Tavern to be a part of something special—an extraordinary place where great food, great people, and great hospitality come together every day.