Job Description

About Us: Founded in 1996 in San Diego, Ballast Point Brewing Company is known for innovation, quality, and a passion for craft beer! We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, creating an environment where creativity thrives. If you love craft beer, great food, and hospitality, join us in pushing the boundaries of brewing and culinary excellence. Job Summary: We're seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen, crafting innovative, fresh, and beer-paired menus. This role oversees all culinary operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and team leadership in a high-volume setting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains high safety standards, and fosters a positive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the GM to run a profitable, sustainable kitchen.
• Develop innovative menus that align with seasonal and beer pairings.
• Train, coach, and lead kitchen staff, ensuring accountability.
• Maintain high food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and purchasing needs.
• Conduct regular quality and cleanliness inspections.
• Successfully recruit, onboard, and evaluate kitchen staff.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in high-volume kitchens, catering, or restaurant management.
• Results-driven experience in food cost management and labor efficiency.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Corporate experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of kitchen management experience.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• FOH experience is a plus.
• E-mail proficiency.
• Passion for Ballast Point and craft beer culture.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 35lbs
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noise, open flames, heavy machinery and various textured floors
• Ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures while being exposed to the outside elements
• Ability to stand, sit, bend and pull for at least 8 hours daily

Salary: $85,000 The Perks:

• Benefits for full-time staff: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, FSA/HSA, and Life & Disability
• Access to a network of free therapists, up to 8 visits, through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Ample vacation time to do the things you love outside of work
• 10 paid holidays
• We play our part to make a difference in our community - from social and charitable partners to championing causes around our four corporate social responsibility pillars: DEI, Sustainability, Military, and Cancer Research; at Ballast Point you're part of something bigger!
• Product discount on Ballast Point merchandise, food, and beer at all 5 Ballast Point locations

Ballast Point Brewing Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace environment where everyone feels valued and respected. 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. Compensation details: PI74aa72fa

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours,

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