Fieldwork Brewing Company – San Leandro
Location: San Leandro, CA
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
Experience Level: Mid–Senior Management
Join Our Team at Fieldwork Brewing Company – San Leandro
Fieldwork Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at our San Leandro location in Downtown San Leandro. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high-volume, quality-driven environment and takes pride in building strong kitchen teams and consistent food execution.
Our San Leandro location is a vibrant hub for the local community, serving handcrafted Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, fresh salads, and shareable small plates, paired with our award-winning craft beers and curated non-alcoholic offerings. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who brings structure, accountability, and positive leadership to the kitchen while collaborating closely with front-of-house and brewery leadership.
What You’ll Do
Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and execution at Fieldwork standards
Hire, train, coach, and develop a team of line cooks and dishwashers through clear expectations and active leadership
Execute food preparation and service with attention to quality, timing, and presentation
Manage inventory, ordering, food cost controls, and vendor relationships
Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards (logs, storage, cleanliness, food safety)
Partner with the General Manager and Regional Kitchen Manager on labor forecasting, scheduling, and financial targets
Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and menu execution consistency
Conduct performance check-ins, evaluations, and corrective coaching as needed
Troubleshoot kitchen equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors
Support special events, private bookings, and brewery-wide initiatives
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (brewery or high-volume restaurant preferred)
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain kitchen teams
Strong understanding of food and labor cost management
Hands-on leadership style — comfortable working the line and leading by example
Organized, detail-oriented, and operationally minded
Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and California health codes
Valid California Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Must be 21+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
Spanish-speaking a plus
Why Fieldwork
Competitive salary based on experience
Health and dental benefits (once eligible 60 days from employment)
Paid time off and holidays
Employee food and beer perks
Supportive leadership team and clear operational systems
Opportunity to grow with one of Northern California’s most respected craft breweries
How to Apply
Please submit your resume with “San Leandro Kitchen Manager” in the subject line, or apply directly through our Careers Page.
If you’re excited to take ownership of a kitchen rooted in quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you.
Fieldwork Brewing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.