Kitchen Manager – Parks & Rec

As the Kitchen Manager, you'll own every aspect of kitchen operations before a single guest walks through the door. This is a high-expectation role with real financial accountability. You'll manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships while staying close enough to your team to develop them and close enough to the food to ensure it's right every single time. The operational and the people sides of this role are equally non-negotiable.

• Transparent compensation — Base Salary: $50,830 - $59,800 - $68,770
• 401(k) — save for what’s next and help build your future
• FREE mental health support — 8 in-person/video sessions + unlimited text-based therapy
• Paid volunteer time annually + company-wide Community Impact Day
• Enjoy what we create — Team member discounts plus regular gift cards for Mad Tree food, beverages, and merch
• Continued growth — Cross-training opportunities across hospitality operations
• Nature-inspired work spaces — Designed to connect people to nature and each other
• Face-to-face humanity — Real human connection, not screen isolation
• A team that gives a f
  * ck — People who are passionate and genuinely care

Founded in 2013, Mad Tree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, Mad Tree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. Mad Tree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits.

Mad Tree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently.

Mad Tree Parks & Rec is the boldest evolution of the Mad Tree hospitality experience; a 27,000 sq. ft. campus intentionally designed to connect people to nature and each other .

Nestled in the heart of Blue Ash’s Summit Park, the space transforms a historic airplane hangar into an immersive indoor-outdoor destination featuring expansive gathering spaces, a 40- ft tall living wall, a massive patio, and family-focused recreation areas including our custom playscape and campground-inspired kids’ area.

Built specifically with families and community in mind, Parks & Rec blends hospitality with recreation and connection in a way that is uniquely Mad Tree. The space carries forward our commitment to warm hospitality, thoughtful design, and nature-inspired experiences while creating an environment where everyday moments become memorable occasions. Parks & Rec is a living expression of who we are as a company and the experiences we aspire to create every single day.

We are Mad Tree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

Mad Tree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that is rooted in Cincy and planted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, free mental health support, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.

As the Kitchen Manager at Alcove, you'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen leading a high-energy operation. You're not just managing – you're connecting with your team, growing future leaders, and giving a f
* ck about every plate that leaves the kitchen. From ensuring our food quality is consistently amazing to mentoring the team, into their next chapter, you'll wear many hats while keeping things rooted in connection and purpose.

LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH

REPORTS TO: General Manager, Alcove

STATUS: Full-Time (Exempt - Salaried)

COMPENSATION RANGE: $50,830 - $59,800 - $68,770

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