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Selvedge Brewing

BOH Kitchen Shift Lead

Company Overview

Great beer threads the needle between craft and artistry. With a love for classic styles and an eye towards innovation, we produce small-batch, culinary-inspired beers that weave together the old and the new.

Selvedge is currently looking for energetic people to join our back of house team at our new location in the Bellair neighborhood in Charlottesville!

The following core traits are central to every role at Selvedge Brewing.

Positivity. Someone who chooses to acknowledge the good in their surroundings. Someone who takes the time to share that positive outlook with the patrons they serve, as well as their coworkers.

Respect. Someone who is considerate and empathetic towards others. Someone who sees the equal value of every person on the team.

Initiative. Someone who strives to be the best version of themselves, and is willing and grateful to learn from other members of the team. Someone who takes ownership of your actions and attitude.

Collaboration. Someone who works as part of a team with the common goals of creating excellent guest experiences while maintaining a positive work environment. Someone who understands that every member of the team has a role to play and that each role is vital in making the entire system run smoothly and successfully.

  • Kitchen Shift Lead Expectations

    • Full time | 30hrs+ per week

    • Lead the kitchen during assigned shifts, serving as the point person when the Chef or Kitchen Manager is not present; serve a primary support when Chef or Kitchen Manager are present

    • Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies, and ensure the rest of the team does the same

    • Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, portioning meat, preparing sauces)

    • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

    • Uphold recipe standards, portioning, and plating consistency across the shift, correcting course when needed

    • Lead by example on speed, cleanliness, and food quality, setting the tone for the rest of the kitchen team

    • Answer, report and follow Chef and Kitchen Manager instructions, and relay direction clearly to the rest of the kitchen staff

    • Coach and support kitchen team members in the moment, helping newer or less experienced cooks stay on pace and on standard

    • Clean up station and take care of leftover food

    • Stock inventory appropriately

    • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

    • Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards, and hold the team accountable to the same

    • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers, especially under pressure during busy shifts

    • Able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 or more pounds

    Experience:

    • ServeSafe Certified

    • Line cook: 1 year

    • Restaurant: 1 year

    • Prior experience leading or mentoring other kitchen staff preferred

    Reports to: Andre Jackson, Selvedge Kitchen Manager

  • Compensation
    $21-22/hr + tips    , base rate determined by experience; opportunity to track to salaried position Tips range from $​1.5 - $​3 additional per hour, on top of base rate. 

    Supplemental Tip Pool
    All hourly employees (both FOH and BOH) will be included in the Supplemental Tip Pool. This pool is made up of supplemental tips provided by Selvedge patrons over the 15% service fee, accumulated daily, allocated based on hours worked, and distributed via paychecks.

    Benefits 

    All Employees 

    • Employee discount program 

    • ACAC discounted membership 

    • Simple IRA with 3% employer match 

    • Flexible schedule 

    Full Time Employee 

    • Health Insurance + employer contribution 

    • Dental Insurance 

    • Vision Insurance 

    • Life Insurance - fully covered 

    • Paid Time Off

  • Selvedge Operating Hours 

    Sunday - 12pm-9pm

    Monday & Tuesday - 3pm-9pm 

    Wednesday & Thursday - 12pm-9pm

    Friday & Saturday - 12pm-10pm 

    Shifts are typically 12pm-8pm and/or 3pm-CL (9:30pm-11pm)

If you are interested in applying for this position, email jobs@selvedgebrewing.com. Please include a cover letter and resume.