A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
About Vintage Views Bar Vintage Views Bar is a growing mobile beverage and catering company serving weddings, corporate events, museums, and iconic venues throughout the Washington, DC region, including the Smithsonian National Zoo and U.S. Botanic Garden. We're known for creating memorable beverage experiences through our mobile bars, coffee trailers, and handcrafted cocktails. As our catering business continues to grow, we're looking for a Kitchen & Production Manager to lead our commissary kitchen and help take our food and beverage production to the next level. This is not a traditional restaurant kitchen. Our production kitchen prepares everything from grazing tables and apps to fresh-pressed juices, house-made syrups, cocktail batches, and kegged beverages that support hundreds of events each year. If you're highly organized, enjoy leading a team, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As Kitchen & Production Manager, you'll oversee the daily operation of our production kitchen and ensure every event leaves fully prepared.
Responsibilities include:
Lead all daily kitchen and commissary production Oversee preparation of grazing tables, appetizers, and catered menu items Manage production of fresh-pressed juices, house-made syrups, cocktail batching, and kegged beverages Create weekly production schedules based on event needs Train, coach, schedule, and lead kitchen staff Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships Monitor food costs and minimize waste Maintain recipes, prep guides, and production standards Ensure compliance with food safety and health department regulations Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and operating efficiently Coordinate closely with our Operations and Event teams to ensure every event is fully prepared Continuously improve systems, processes, and workflow as our company grows What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: An experienced kitchen leader with strong organizational skills Comfortable managing multiple projects at once A proactive problem solver who takes ownership Passionate about producing consistent, high-quality products Experienced in inventory management and purchasing A positive leader who enjoys coaching and developing a team Excited to work in a growing company where every day is different Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following: Catering Commissary kitchens High-volume food production Kitchen management Food production operations Hospitality or event production Experience with beverage production, batching, fresh juice production, or craft beverages is a plus but not required. Why You'll Love This Position Unlike a traditional restaurant kitchen, our work is incredibly diverse.
A typical week might include:
Preparing grazing tables for a wedding Pressing fresh citrus for our signature cocktails Producing house-made syrups and cocktail batches Making hundreds of desserts for a special event Preparing kegged beverages for our mobile bars Planning production for museum events Training your team and improving kitchen operations Most of our work takes place during daytime business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends supporting special events. Benefits Competitive salary ($65,000-$75,000 DOE) Paid Time Off Health reimbursement benefit (ICHRA) 401(k) with Profit Sharing Monthly phone allowance Join Our Team At Vintage Views Bar, we believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes. We're looking for someone who wants to build systems, lead people, and take pride in creating exceptional products that help make every event unforgettable. If you're ready to grow with a company that's expanding its food and beverage program, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief introduction telling us why you'd be a great fit for our team.
