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Wilding Brands is expanding its team and is seeking a highly motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Kitchen Manager. As the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing all Back of House employee operations, to include the day to day scheduling, controlling food cost and menu input.

About Wilding Brands:
Wilding Brands is an innovative family of craft beverage brands fueled by a love for creativity and connection. Headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, we’re all about crafting unforgettable drinks and moments, embracing adventure, and celebrating the communities in which we thrive.

A ‘wilding’, by definition refers to a seedling, especially that of an apple tree, that’s descended from a cultivated variety. Something new, wild, and uninhibited born from something deliberate. At Wilding Brands, we take this to heart, and passionately forge our own path and find limitless possibilities.

Wilding Brands has grown into seven unique beverage brands, including Acreage, Stem Ciders, Denver Beer Co., Cerveceria Colorado, Funkwerks Brewing, Formation Brewing, Howdy Beer Co., Station 26, Uplsope Brewery, Great Divide and Easy Living Hop Water. With nine vibrant taprooms and restaurants scattered across Colorado, we’re not just part of the craft beverage scene—we’re shaping it. This exciting partnership is all about bringing people together over great drinks, celebrating creativity, and raising the bar for what the craft beverage experience can be.

Responsibilities:
● Modify menus with seasonality, working directly with the Area Director that meet quality and costing standards
● Estimate food requirements along with food & labor costs
● Manage all back of house employees, to include Kitchen Manager, leads, line cooks and dishwashers
● Assist with training back of house team members on each station
● Perform administrative duties as necessary
● Ensures that all food served meets quality and health code standards

Skills:
● Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager or equivalent role in a dynamic, high volume restaurant
● Excellent record of kitchen management and employee management
● Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
● Capable of delegating multiple tasks
● Thrives in high-volume management and business
● Communication and leadership skills
● Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
● Working knowledge of various computer software programs (G Suite, MS Office, restaurant management software, Toast, Craftable or MarginEdge or something similiar, POS)

Requirements:
● True grit and the ability to adapt on the go
● Positive attitude while working in a team environment
● Strong desire to learn and grow with the company
● Strong passion for hospitality and customer service
● Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder, 160 pounds to hip level
● Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
● At least 5 years supervisory experience and 8 years culinary experience
● Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, high volume environment

Wilding Brands is an equal opportunity employer.