Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

The Red Brick Tavern | Sandy Hook, CT
Part of Towne Hall Hospitality

Position Overview

The Red Brick Tavern, part of the Towne Hall Hospitality family of restaurants, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations.

Located in the heart of historic Sandy Hook, The Red Brick Tavern is a welcoming New England tavern focused on classic American cuisine, fresh seafood, elevated comfort food, and genuine hospitality.

The ideal candidate is a strong culinary leader who takes pride in food quality, consistency, team development, and efficient kitchen operations. We're looking for someone who is comfortable working the line alongside their team, leads by example, and understands how to balance exceptional food with operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively work the line during service, preparing and executing menu items while leading and supporting the kitchen team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and timely service.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff while fostering a positive and accountable team environment.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Maintain recipe standards and collaborate with management on menu development, seasonal specials, and new offerings.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation of seafood, meats, and other fresh ingredients.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Monitor kitchen labor costs, staffing levels, and overall operational efficiency.
• Work closely with restaurant management and Towne Hall Hospitality leadership to maintain culinary standards and achieve financial goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience.
• Strong cooking skills and the ability to confidently work multiple stations on the line.
• Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, tavern, or upscale casual dining environment.
• Experience preparing fresh seafood, classic American cuisine, and elevated comfort food preferred.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, purchasing, and labor scheduling.
• Ability to maintain food quality, consistency, and efficiency during busy service periods.
• ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join The Red Brick Tavern?

As part of Towne Hall Hospitality, The Red Brick Tavern offers the opportunity to lead the kitchen at a neighborhood dining destination rooted in Sandy Hook's history and community, while benefiting from the support of an experienced restaurant group.

We're looking for a dedicated culinary professional who takes ownership of their kitchen, isn't afraid to jump on the line, builds a strong team, and wants to grow with our organization.

Location: Sandy Hook, CT
Position: Full-Time | Management

Join The Red Brick Tavern team and help us continue building a great neighborhood dining experience in Sandy Hook.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, consistent standards, and efficient execution.
• Maintain an active presence on the floor, assisting staff, engaging with guests, and leading service during busy periods.
• Train, supervise, and motivate servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff while fostering a positive and accountable team environment.
• Assist the General Manager with staff scheduling, labor management, inventory, and operational cost controls.
• Work closely with kitchen and bar leadership to ensure seamless communication and coordination between departments.
• Monitor service standards, dining room organization, cleanliness, and overall restaurant presentation.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally and promptly.
• Support opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and responsible alcohol service regulations.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Towne Hall Hospitality leadership to maintain company standards and achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience in a high-volume or upscale casual dining environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on management style with a commitment to exceptional hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to train, motivate, and develop a successful front-of-house team.
• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor management, inventory, and cost controls.
• Experience with restaurant POS systems, scheduling, and cash handling procedures.
• Ability to remain professional, organized, and effective during busy service periods.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Fieldhouse?

As part of Towne Hall Hospitality, Fieldhouse offers the opportunity to help establish a new neighborhood dining destination while being supported by an experienced restaurant group.

We're looking for a dedicated hospitality professional who leads from the floor, takes pride in their team, and wants to grow with our organization.

Location: 439 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Position: Full-Time | Management

Join the Fieldhouse team and help us build something great in Ridgefield.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person