Culinary Manager / Chef - In House Catering

Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the USA, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

SUMMARY

Boulevard Brewing Company is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee our growing in-house catering team. This role will also assist in leading our culinary team in our restaurant operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead & supervise culinary operations and staff by example with strong work ethic, integrity & enthusiasm
• Maintain a positive & professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Evaluate and update weekly/daily BEOS, prep lists & menus for events
• Maintain and order an inventory of food and kitchen supplies considering special events & catering operations
• Understand and comply with all industry best practices and food safety standards
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and delivered in a timely & professional manner
• Constant evaluation of quality, portion control and cost.
• Collaborate across departments on team scheduling
• Provide ongoing training of kitchen staff
• Creation and testing of new recipes and menus for catering & restaurant operations
• Communicate with Tours & Rec leadership and Hospitality leadership promptly
• Participate in various events inside and outside the brewery as needed
• Participate as a manager in restaurant operations as needed

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent work experience
• Three Five years professional cooking experience
• Supervisor experience & strong leadership qualities
• Maintain a Food Manager level card with the KCMO Health Department
• Professional communication skills, verbal & written
• Professional level understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment & procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Familiarity with industry best practices
• Must be personable & able to collaborate with management, reports & across departments
• Must be able to work flexible schedule when necessary including holidays, nights and weekends
• Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires standing for extended periods
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds or more
• Repetitive Bending including bending, stooping, and twisting