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We are currently hiring a Head Chef at the Samuel Adams Downtown Taproom in Boston, MA. 

The Head Chef creates world-class food to complement our world-class beer. Ensures exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and guest experiences across taproom and concession environments. Runs a high-volume, orderly, and financially sound kitchen; optimizing labor, controlling costs, managing inventory, and minimizing waste. Champions a safe and sanitary environment for all while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through strong leadership, coaching, and development, the Head Chef builds and inspires a high-performing culinary team that embodies the Boston Beer Company spirit.

What You'll Brew: 

• Responsible for menu creation, planning, and exceptional culinary execution
• Fosters positive working relationships and good communication both within the kitchen team as well as Front of House, Brewing, and Tour Center Teams
• Participate in the hiring process for leads, line cooks, and other back of house staff; creating consistent and enriching work experiences for all.
• Develop and maintain excellent and effective culinary training programs
• Provides continual job and process improvement by taking a collaborative, active role in individual and team success
• Enforces and adheres to all safety regulations as required by the position and the company's safety program
• Enforces and adheres to all sanitation initiatives as required by the position and the company's sanitation program; ensures that all checklists are completed within prescribed timeframes
• Manages vendor relationships and continually seek creative partnerships that help spur innovation
• Collaborates with the General Manager on kitchen design concepts and facilities maintenance plans
• Oversight of special restaurant and brewery events including but not limited to: beer dinners, weddings, and corporate outings 
• Performs other duties as assigned 
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What Ingredients You'll Bring: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, or related field required. Significant career experience may replace all or part of the degree requirement

• 5+ years of culinary/chef experience leading high-volume, dynamic kitchens.

• Prior experience in concessions-type food service environments

• High energy and hands-on; comfortable working on the line 20-40% of the time depending on season and staffing

• Able to navigate complex business environments and build strong cross-functional relationships. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly

• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces

• While performing the duties of this role, it may be required to climb flights of stairs, work from heights or on elevated platforms

• Agile enough to step over, crouch or crawl under

• Established dexterity to:

  • Handle materials

  • Operate equipment

  • Interface with computer systems with precision

• Ability to pour, pick up a glass, deliver beverages to customers

• Ability to handle kitchen and service equipment

Working Conditions

• Manage the ever-changing environment with customers arriving and leaving

• Ability to recognize and manage conflict

• Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays

Level: 6M

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $62,000 and $114,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Fertility/adoption support

• Free financial coaching

• Health & wellness program and discounts

• Professional development & training

• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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