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.

Accounting Clerk (Part-time)

Big Ditch Brewing Company is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to support our downtown Buffalo and Lockport operations. The ideal candidate will assist with financial record-keeping, data entry, and general accounting tasks. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers and has a strong attention to detail.

Pay range: : $18 – $23 / hour

Duties:

• Process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records
• Assist in preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Verify invoices, receipts, and other financial documents
• Support payroll processing and expense tracking
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation
• Assist with other administrative and accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required

This position is part-time and is expected to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. The candidate will be based out of our downtown Buffalo (55 E. Huron Street) and Lockport (1 East Avenue) locations and should expect to work from each location on a rotating basis.