Kitchen Manager, New Belgium Brewing
About Us:
High Flying Foods is redefining airport dining, one local flavor at a time. With over 25 locations across six international airports, we partner with beloved neighborhood restaurants and celebrated chefs to bring authentic, locally inspired dining to travelers everywhere. From iconic eateries to chef-led concepts, we deliver exceptional hospitality and preserve what makes each brand unique, creating a genuine taste of the city wherever your journey takes you.
We’re growing fast and always looking for motivated individuals who share our love for exceptional food and service. Explore our open roles and be part of a company that’s raising the bar for airport dining.
Position Overview:
The Kitchen Manager leads the day-to-day back-of-house operations for the New Belgium Brewing restaurant at Denver International Airport. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and driving efficient kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Working closely with restaurant leadership, the Kitchen Manager coaches and develops the culinary team, reinforces operating standards, and ensures consistent execution to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: $73,000 - $78,000 annually
- Quarterly Bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
- Free RTD EcoPass and free airport parking
- Free employee meals during shifts
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Vacation: 10 days per year (accrued bi-weekly based on hours worked) and 24 hours per year for Floating Holiday
- Paid Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours annually (accrued bi-weekly based on hours worked)
- Up to 80 hours of Public Health Emergency leave (as declared)
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct the kitchen team during shifts by assigning stations, managing breaks, coordinating ticket flow, and providing real-time support.
- Follow and reinforce all recipes, portion standards, food presentation standards, and company operating procedures.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members to ensure consistent execution and adherence to company standards.
- Assist with inventory counts, product ordering, receiving deliveries, and proper product storage and rotation (FIFO).
- Ensure all kitchen stations are properly stocked, organized, and set up for service.
- Verify that all kitchen equipment is properly operated, cleaned, maintained, and broken down according to company standards.
- Complete opening and closing responsibilities, including kitchen communication, vendor deliveries, and other operational tasks as assigned.
- Assign and monitor daily cleaning tasks to ensure sanitation and food safety standards are consistently met.
- Step into production during busy periods to support the team and maintain service standards.
- Communicate staffing or operational concerns to the Kitchen Manager and assist with shift coverage when needed.
- Help maintain a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.