Kitchen Manager | Casual Concept | $65k, Benefits | Lewes, DE

Kitchen Manager – Lewes, DE

Brewery and Restaurant

To $65k to start with Benefits, Other Perks

A fast-paced, family-friendly brewery restaurant and beer garden in Lewes is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team. We’re known for our backyard-cookout-inspired menu, scratch-made pub favorites, live music, and a fun, all-ages atmosphere with indoor + outdoor seating.

What You’ll Own

• Lead daily back-of-house operations in a high-volume kitchen serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch
• Hire, train, and develop a team of cooks and kitchen staff focused on quality, consistency, and safety
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to hit COGS and quality targets
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards across all shifts
• Partner with the GM and front-of-house to execute seasonal menus, specials, and large events
• Ensure timely, craveable execution of items like slow-cooked wings, burgers, nachos, crab dip, and rotating features
• Foster a positive, team-first culture that keeps turnover low and morale high

What You Bring

• 3+ years as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine in a high-volume restaurant or brewpub
• Strong leadership and communication skills — you coach in the moment and lead by example
• Experience with menu costing, inventory systems, and P&L responsibility
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain; strong knowledge of HACCP procedures
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, especially during beach season
• Passion for made-from-scratch food and creating memorable guest experiences in a casual, energetic setting

Compensation & Perks

• $65,000 annual salary
• Benefits package included

If you’re a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a team-driven, fun environment and takes pride in every plate that leaves the line, we’d love to meet you.

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