Job Overview

About the Role

Mellotone Beer Project is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team in our beautiful and refined brewpub space in Over-the-Rhine. We are a passionate group of humans who love to share the experience of world class beer paired with a high quality, seasonally driven menu. This position will be responsible for the culinary and technical execution of our menu, ensuring the highest quality food and a memorable guest experience.

Reports To

Ownership

Responsibilities

  • Uphold Mellotone standards to maintain and own food quality, consistency, and allergen management
  • Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
  • Work with ownership on recipe development and menu innovation
  • Maintain recipes and food costing using XtraChef, ensuring achievable food margins
  • Work the line during service, including peak periods
  • Train and develop line cooks
  • Coordinate directly with the events team on kitchen capacity and capabilities before commitments are made to clients
  • Maintain open, honest communication with ownership and the Kitchen Manager, including flagging issues proactively

Outside the Scope of This Role

  • Scheduling, staffing, and ordering, which sit with the Kitchen Manager
  • This role carries real technical authority. Final operational decisions are handled in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager. Candidates should be comfortable with that structure.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a kitchen leadership role, with a proven track record of collaboration and the ability to train others
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with significant weekend business
  • Quality focused and detail oriented
  • Strong experience with food safety and allergen handling
  • Demonstrated experience costing recipes, ideally using XtraChef, Toast, or a comparable system
  • Experience in catering and private events food production is highly valued and preferred
  • Food safety certification preferred

Schedule

Full-time. Evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Compensation

$50,000 to $60,000 annually (salaried), or $24 to $29/hour, depending on experience and final role structure.

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to info@mellotonebeer.com

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