Kitchen Manager

Lariat Lodge Brewing Co. – Littleton

Kitchen Manager (Hourly)

Location : Littleton, Colorado

Employment Type : Full-time, Non-exempt

Hourly Compensation : $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Benefits : Food & alcohol discounts

• Paid sick leave
• Advancement opportunities

Application Deadline : Open until filled

About Us

We’re a community-driven brewpub blending scratch-made food, craft beer, and Colorado mountain-lodge vibes. At our Littleton location, we’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads by example—keeping standards high, food consistent, and culture positive.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise all kitchen operations : prep, cooking, plating, sanitation, and closing procedures

Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain labor & food-cost targets

Provide guidance and teaching for culinary interns and ProStart students, helping develop skills and confidence in a professional kitchen

Ensure full compliance with Jefferson County Health Department & CDPHE food-safety regulations

Maintain proper labeling, dating, and storage systems aligned with safe food-handling procedures

Collaborate with management and chefs on menu execution and seasonal specials

Uphold quality, speed, and presentation standards for every dish

Support a safe, respectful, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of kitchen management or lead-cook experience in a full-service restaurant

Current Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential required (e.g., ServSafe Manager or equivalent recognized by CDPHE)

Strong working knowledge of food safety, prep organization, line execution

Proven ability to lead and train a team effectively under pressure

Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred

Passion for craft beer, scratch cooking, and mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals

Technology Competency

Ideal candidate will be proficient or willing to learn :

SpotOn – POS & kitchen display systems

7Shifts – Scheduling & labor management

RASI – Restaurant accounting / inventory / financial tools

Menu Profit Pro – Menu engineering & profitability analysis

ExpandShare – Training modules & compliance tracking

Moxe – Food ordering & vendor coordination

Excel – Labor & food cost analysis

Word – Internal documentation & communication

Why Join the Lodge

Hourly pay opportunities for overtime & performance-based raises

Supportive ownership & hands-on management team

Creative, community-oriented environment with a true “Lodge Family” culture

Discounts, paid sick leave, and genuine advancement opportunities within the company

How to Apply

Please send your résumé and cover letter describing your management experience, leadership style, and interest in Lariat Lodge Brewing Co. to :

grant@lariatlodgebrewing.com

Include “Kitchen Manager – Littleton” in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity & Colorado Compliance Notice

Lariat Lodge Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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