OPEN POSITIONS

Kitchen Manager (Assistant) – Buffalo Tap Room

We are looking to add a driven and creative Kitchen Manager (Assistant) to our kitchen staff. In this role, you will work directly with our tap room management staff and will have a large amount of responsibility in our kitchen, including managing kitchen staff and ensuring prepared food meets quality standards.

Pay range: $61,000 – $67,000 / year

Duties:

• Manage kitchen staff as needed, including providing necessary direction and training

• Assist with the preparation and design of food and drink menus

• Ensure all plates that leave the kitchen meet high taste and design standards

• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally, in accordance with our high-quality standards

• Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed at all necessary times while adhering to stated labor cost goals

• Take control to quickly resolve any issues that arise in the kitchen

• Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies

• Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards

• Fill in for the Kitchen Manager when necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference

• 2+ years of management experience

• Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards

• Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team

• Strong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customers

• Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment

• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service

• Time management strengths with the ability to multi-task

• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes

• Proven track record of effectively leading and managing others

• Familiarity with best practices in the industry

Line Cook – Lockport Tap Room

Big Ditch Brewing Company is currently seeking Line Cooks for our soon-to-be-open Lockport tap room.

Pay range: $17 – $22 / hour

Duties:

• Preparation of food in a high-volume kitchen

• Operation of standard commercial kitchen equipment

• Follow recipes and plate food with proper presentation

• Monitor stock and advise when product restock is needed

• Basic knife skills

• Understanding of basic food safety

Qualifications:

• Works well under pressure. Must be organized and self-motivated.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

• Ensures high quality food standards at all times

• Must prepare food cleanly and maintain excellent personal hygiene

• Excellent communication skills

• Must work well in a team environment

• Arrive at work on time properly prepared for shift

• No specific experience or higher education is required. Training will be provided for this position.

Prep Cook – Lockport Tap Room

Big Ditch Brewing Company is seeking Prep Cooks for our soon-to-be-open Lockport tap room.

Pay range: $16 – $19 / hour

Duties:

• Preparation of food in a high-volume kitchen

• Operation of standard commercial kitchen equipment

• Basic knife skills

• Understanding of basic food safety

• Follows directions, checklists and adheres to standard operating procedures

• Reads recipes and follows documented directions to complete daily tasks

• Monitor stock and advise when product restock is needed

Qualifications:

• Works well under pressure. Must be organized and self-motivated.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

• Ensures high quality food at all times

• Must prepare food cleanly and maintain excellent personal hygiene

• Must have a love of food and a desire to work hard, to continue learning and to strive for excellence

• Excellent communication skills

• Must work well in a team environment

• Arrive at work on time properly prepared for shift

• No specific experience or higher education is required. Training will be provided for this position.