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 United States, 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, educational assistance, parental leave, 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 kitchen operations and kitchen staff by example with strong work ethic, integrity & enthusiasm

Maintain a positive & professional approach with coworkers and customers

Evaluate and update weekly/daily prep lists for daily sales and event menus

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 and delivered hot and in a timely manner

Constant evaluation of quality, portion control and cost

Assist with team scheduling and back up kitchen staff when needed

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

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