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Our Chef works scheduled shifts in the kitchen while also managing the day-to-day operation.\n\n*Responsibilities include:*\n\n* Leading, training and supporting the kitchen team\n* Ordering, inventory and vendor management\n* Scheduling, hiring and staffing\n* Food costs, recipe consistency and pricing\n* Menu development and seasonal specials\n* Food quality, safety and sanitation\n* Keeping the kitchen organized and prepared for service\n* Working closely with ownership and our front-of-house team\n\nWe're looking for someone who is experienced, organized, self-sufficient and calm under pressure. Strong communication and a respectful leadership style are important to us.\n\n*Compensation & Benefits*\n\n* Starting salary DOE, plus tips. Expected total compensation $65,000–$75,000+\n* Paid vacation\n* Retirement plan with company match\n* Shift meals and drinks\n\nPrevious kitchen management experience is required.\n\nPay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k) matching\n* Food provided\n* Paid time off\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Tell us about your most recent kitchen management position, including the size of the team you managed and your responsibilities.\n* Why are you interested in this position working for Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton, MT? \n* Where are you currently located and when are you available to start this position? \n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Bitterrootbrewing","rawCompany":"bitterrootbrewing","city":"Hamilton","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T11:24:47.676Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Head Chef","description":"Head Chef\n\nBitter Root Brewing is looking for an experienced, hands-on Chef to lead our kitchen team in Hamilton, Montana.\n\nWe are a busy, high-volume brewpub with a newly remodeled, primarily from-scratch kitchen focused on fresh food and quality ingredients. 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