Assistant Kitchen Manager - Parks & Rec

WHAT IS PARKS & REC?
Opened in February 2025, Parks & Rec represents MadTree's boldest venture yet—a stunning 15,000 sq. ft. space that transforms a historic airplane hangar into an innovative gathering place in the heart of Summit Park. This location seamlessly integrates with Blue Ash's green space, creating an environment where community and sustainability naturally intersect. Featuring sprawling indoor-outdoor spaces, a massive living wall, and games and activities for all ages, we're crafting more than a destination for award-winning beers and delicious food—we're creating a warm and welcoming space where purpose meets pleasure, and every visit contributes to planting a better community.

WHO ARE WE?
Founded in 2013, MadTree 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, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. 

MadTree 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. MadTree 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.

We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that inspires madness while being rooted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports the Kitchen Manager in all operational aspects, providing leadership during service while assisting with administrative functions including invoices, scheduling, hiring, and inventory management. They will also be an avid MadTree Brewing Company ambassador who lives out our behaviors of Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

LOCATION: Blue Ash, OH
REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager
STATUS: Full-Time (Exempt - Salaried)
JOB LEVEL: MI
BENEFITS CLASS: 3
COMPENSATION RANGE: $44,625 – $60,375
VARIABLE COMPENSATION: Up to $5,000/year

MADTREE PERKS AND BENEFITS FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS:

• Discounted food, beverage, and merchandise
• Quarterly MadTree Gift Card Allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan (with company match) for PT and FT employees
• FREE in-person or video therapy sessions (8 sessions per mental health need)
• UNLIMITED FREE text-based therapy services
• Company Paid Volunteer Time

In addition to the above, all full-time team members also receive…

• Paid Time Off
• Subsidized Medical and Dental insurance
• Voluntary vision, life, and disability insurance

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong proficiency in the following areas:

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning material
• Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Cultural Development

• Drive cultural alignment by modeling our behaviors (Connect, Grow, Give A Fuck) and creating an environment w