Are you interested in creating a food program that complements our frequently changing selection of brews? Are you someone that can translate a vision into action in a cost-conscious way? Are you diligent about maintaining a clean and safe work environment? If you've answered 'yes', we want you on our team! Third Nature Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Chef / Kitchen Manager to create, coordinate, and lead a Back of House (BOH) team that is responsible for daily operations in the kitchen, prep, and dish areas. We seek to operate a kitchen that serves a range of sandwiches, salads, pizzas and other food items that reflects our overall concept of celebrating nature while serving creative and unique food and beer.

Qualifications:

Must have a proven record of leadership, team building, and sound judgement Must have at least 3 years of experience as a chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, or equivalent Must have the creativity to develop new menu items and concepts Must document recipes and train staff to prepare items consistently Must monitor quality of food / freshness, and maintain high standards of food rotation Must maintain relationships with our suppliers and manage/order all kitchen inventory as needed Must be familiar with creating and executing inventory schedules Must be ServSafe certified and adhere to and enforce food handling health and safety standards Must manage staff and ensure checklist duties are completed daily Must demonstrate high levels of professionalism and be a team player Must be effective in training, directing, and assisting employees and in overall operation Must be able to communicate clearly with management and ownership regarding issues Must have excellent organization skills, basic math skills, and ability to operate a POS system Physical Requirements Must be available to work 50 to 60 hours per week including closing shifts and evenings as needed Must be able to work in a standing position for 10-12 hours per day Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds Must possess manual dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc. Benefits Highly competitive salary based on experience Bonuses and additional benefits to be discussed with interview Team-oriented, family ownership group Unique indoor and outdoor concept amongst the Grand Rapids brewery scene Brand new 6,400 sq ft building off the White Pine Trail in Rockford, MI Pay Based on experience starting from $55,000

Contact Info Address:

7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, MI 4934 (building currently under construction) Cover letter and 3 references are required We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status if qualifications are met.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

professional restaurant kitchen: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person