Kitchen Manager

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Boston, MA, with compensation of $50,000–$75,000 per year. The manager will lead Harpoon Beer Hall's first full-service food program in Boston's Seaport and help shape the flagship location's culinary identity. The role builds and leads the kitchen team, develops a new menu, and oversees back-of-house operations. Close coordination with front-of-house, hospitality, and events teams supports service quality and the guest experience while maintaining operational discipline.

What you'll do

• Build, lead, and coach the kitchen team
• develop and execute a new full-service menu with the Culinary Director and VP of Hospitality
• lead line service and manage pacing and plating
• oversee labor, inventory, food cost, and purchasing
• maintain food safety, cleanliness, and compliance
• collaborate with other departments on events, activations, and guest experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

boston ma

barrel one collective

harpoon beer hall

full-service food program

kitchen leadership

menu development

food safety

inventory management

food costing

nights and weekends

$50k–$75k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads the launch of the beer hall's first full-service food program. Requires 3–5+ years managing high-volume, full-service kitchens and availability for nights and weekends.

About the employer

Barrel One Collective is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.