Kitchen Director
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Kitchen Director — Brooklyn Brewery (1 Wythe)
Reports to:
Senior Director of Hospitality Operations
Location:
Brooklyn, New York
Position Overview Brooklyn Brewery is opening a new flagship hospitality and cultural space in Williamsburg in Summer 2026. The Kitchen Director will lead and build the culinary program across a multi-floor, multi-use venue that includes public food service, private events, large-scale catering, and collaborative guest programming.
This role is not a traditional single-restaurant chef position. The Kitchen Director functions as a department head within an integrated hospitality operation, working closely with Bar Operations, Private Event Sales & Production, and Partnerships & Programming to deliver a cohesive guest experience and a profitable food program.
The food program exists to support a live hospitality and event venue. Public food service, private events, and brand programming operate simultaneously, and the kitchen must be structured to reliably execute multiple service types within the same service window.
The culinary program will include a high-volume pizza-focused service model, elevated private dining, and event-driven catering. The successful candidate is an operational leader capable of building systems, managing large teams, and executing consistently across different service formats.
Core Responsibilities Department Leadership & Operations
Build and lead the Kitchen Operations department across multiple service areas and kitchens
Hire, train, schedule, and develop BOH management and hourly staff
Establish kitchen organizational structure, staffing models, and service standards
Create scalable systems for prep, service, and event execution
Design kitchen workflow capable of executing simultaneous public service and private event production without service interruption
Maintain consistent quality across daily service, private events, and large-scale functions
Lead pre-shift and post-shift operational communication with FOH leadership
Culinary Program & Menu Development
Develop menus aligned with the Brooklyn Brewery brand and guest experience
Create adaptable menus for events, catering, and seasonal programming
Maintain quality, consistency, and speed of service across multiple service styles
Support visiting chefs and guest partners within operational capabilities and service standards
Own food cost performance and kitchen labor performance
Develop menus and prep systems that meet predetermined margin and labor targets established by Hospitality leadership
Manage purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships
Maintain accurate inventory controls and waste reduction systems
Forecast demand for public service and event production
Work with Hospitality leadership on pricing, margins, and product mix
Execute culinary production for private events and large-scale functions
Coordinate with Private Event Sales & Production on menus, staffing, and logistics
Execute menus and service formats developed in coordination with Private Event Sales & Production packages
Support Partnerships & Programming activations, brand collaborations, and special events
Develop systems that allow simultaneous public service and event catering
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with NYC DOH regulations and company safety policies
Maintain sanitation, food safety, and kitchen maintenance standards
Implement training and certification programs for BOH staff
Act as a cross-department partner to Bar Operations, PES, and P&P
Participate in weekly operational leadership meetings
Contribute to overall guest experience strategy, not just kitchen output
Build a positive, respectful, and sustainable kitchen culture
Mentor and develop BOH managers into future leaders
Accept fluctuating service volume and variable event schedules as a core function of the role
Qualifications
5+ years Executive Chef, Culinary Leadership experience or similar role
Experience operating high-volume kitchens with multiple revenue streams
Demonstrated success with catering and event production
Strong operational and systems-building mindset
Experience opening or scaling a new concept strongly preferred
Experience with pizza programs or high-throughput service models preferred
Comfortable working in a collaborative, non-hierarchical hospitality environment
Success Metrics The Kitchen Director will be evaluated on:
Food cost targets
Service consistency and speed
Staff retention and development
Ability to support simultaneous service and events
Salary Range:
$100,000 – $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Staff discounts and industry perks
Application Requirements Please submit:
Resume
Professional references
Brief summary of relevant experience
Examples of prior large-scale or event-driven culinary programs (optional)
Equal Opportunity Statement Brooklyn Brewery is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification.
Brooklyn Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
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Senior Director of Hospitality Operations
Location:
Brooklyn, New York
Position Overview Brooklyn Brewery is opening a new flagship hospitality and cultural space in Williamsburg in Summer 2026. The Kitchen Director will lead and build the culinary program across a multi-floor, multi-use venue that includes public food service, private events, large-scale catering, and collaborative guest programming.
This role is not a traditional single-restaurant chef position. The Kitchen Director functions as a department head within an integrated hospitality operation, working closely with Bar Operations, Private Event Sales & Production, and Partnerships & Programming to deliver a cohesive guest experience and a profitable food program.
The food program exists to support a live hospitality and event venue. Public food service, private events, and brand programming operate simultaneously, and the kitchen must be structured to reliably execute multiple service types within the same service window.
The culinary program will include a high-volume pizza-focused service model, elevated private dining, and event-driven catering. The successful candidate is an operational leader capable of building systems, managing large teams, and executing consistently across different service formats.
Core Responsibilities Department Leadership & Operations
Build and lead the Kitchen Operations department across multiple service areas and kitchens
Hire, train, schedule, and develop BOH management and hourly staff
Establish kitchen organizational structure, staffing models, and service standards
Create scalable systems for prep, service, and event execution
Design kitchen workflow capable of executing simultaneous public service and private event production without service interruption
Maintain consistent quality across daily service, private events, and large-scale functions
Lead pre-shift and post-shift operational communication with FOH leadership
Culinary Program & Menu Development
Develop menus aligned with the Brooklyn Brewery brand and guest experience
Create adaptable menus for events, catering, and seasonal programming
Maintain quality, consistency, and speed of service across multiple service styles
Support visiting chefs and guest partners within operational capabilities and service standards
Own food cost performance and kitchen labor performance
Develop menus and prep systems that meet predetermined margin and labor targets established by Hospitality leadership
Manage purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships
Maintain accurate inventory controls and waste reduction systems
Forecast demand for public service and event production
Work with Hospitality leadership on pricing, margins, and product mix
Execute culinary production for private events and large-scale functions
Coordinate with Private Event Sales & Production on menus, staffing, and logistics
Execute menus and service formats developed in coordination with Private Event Sales & Production packages
Support Partnerships & Programming activations, brand collaborations, and special events
Develop systems that allow simultaneous public service and event catering
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with NYC DOH regulations and company safety policies
Maintain sanitation, food safety, and kitchen maintenance standards
Implement training and certification programs for BOH staff
Act as a cross-department partner to Bar Operations, PES, and P&P
Participate in weekly operational leadership meetings
Contribute to overall guest experience strategy, not just kitchen output
Build a positive, respectful, and sustainable kitchen culture
Mentor and develop BOH managers into future leaders
Accept fluctuating service volume and variable event schedules as a core function of the role
Qualifications
5+ years Executive Chef, Culinary Leadership experience or similar role
Experience operating high-volume kitchens with multiple revenue streams
Demonstrated success with catering and event production
Strong operational and systems-building mindset
Experience opening or scaling a new concept strongly preferred
Experience with pizza programs or high-throughput service models preferred
Comfortable working in a collaborative, non-hierarchical hospitality environment
Success Metrics The Kitchen Director will be evaluated on:
Food cost targets
Service consistency and speed
Staff retention and development
Ability to support simultaneous service and events
Salary Range:
$100,000 – $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Staff discounts and industry perks
Application Requirements Please submit:
Resume
Professional references
Brief summary of relevant experience
Examples of prior large-scale or event-driven culinary programs (optional)
Equal Opportunity Statement Brooklyn Brewery is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification.
Brooklyn Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
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