Food Truck Kitchen Manager

Great Food. Great Beer. Great People.

At Lost Worlds Brewing, we believe every adventure deserves great food. We're looking for an enthusiastic, dependable Food Truck Kitchen Manager to lead our food truck kitchen and help create memorable experiences for every guest who visits our Cornelius taproom.

If you love working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in preparing quality food, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do
As our Food Truck Kitchen Manager, you'll help keep the kitchen running smoothly while serving handcrafted American favorites that pair perfectly with our award-winning craft beer.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Preparing and cooking menu items with consistency and care

  • Maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, and portioning

  • Assisting with food prep before service

  • Keeping the food truck clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations

  • Monitoring inventory and communicating supply needs

  • Leading the kitchen through busy service periods with efficiency and a positive attitude

  • Assisting with opening, closing, and daily cleaning procedures

  • Providing friendly, professional service whenever interacting with guests

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food truck experience

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • A commitment to food safety and cleanliness

  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • Dependable attendance and reliable transportation

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and special events

Why You'll Love Working Here
At Lost Worlds, you're more than an employee, you're part of the adventure.

We offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience

  • A fun, casual, team-oriented work environment

  • Opportunities for additional hours during festivals, concerts, and brewery events

  • The chance to work alongside one of the Lake Norman area's favorite craft breweries

  • A workplace where teamwork, community, and great hospitality come first

Ready to Join the Crew?
If you're passionate about great food, enjoy working with good people, and want to be part of a growing local brewery, we'd love to hear from you.

You can apply today by sending your resume to Miguel at miguel@lostworldsbeer.com, along with a short introduction telling us a little about yourself and why you'd be a great fit for the Lost Worlds team.

Lost Worlds Adventure guide Openings

We’re currently taking application for our location at The Metropolitan in Charlotte, along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway and for our Cornelius taproom. If you’re interested in exploring a career with us, be sure to send your information to the appropriate location when applying (see below).

 
 

Listed below are the base qualifications we’re seeking in an Adventure Guide, along with a short description. If you see a fit, please download and fill out this application and let the adventure begin. Email your completed application below!

Adventure guide (bArtender)

Principal Responsibilities:

Our Adventure Guides are our front-line for making our guests comfortable and getting them their favorite beverage. Responsibilities include:

  • Creating a safe and comfortable environment for our guests

  • Assisting guests in selecting a beer or finding merchandise to fit their need

  • Assisting with events off-premise, such as beer festivals or tastings at a wholesale client

  • Having fun, swapping stories, imparting craft beer knowledge, and building first name relationships with our guests

  • Adhering to our operational policies and procedures and contributing to continually making our brewery better in all ways

Qualifications:

Successful applicants for this role will possess a positive, can-do attitude and project a zest for life. And it wouldn’t hurt if you:

  • Have experience working in guest services

  • Are meticulous yet flexible, and still yet passionate about your work

  • Have knowledge of beer styles & craft beer trends

  • Have knowledge of craft cocktails and pouring spirits

  • Have prior experience working with a POS System/Cash Register (bonus points for Arryved experience)

  • Have passion for adventures, travel, history, and experiencing life to the fullest

  • Are willing to collaborate and work with an awesome team

  • Are 21 years of age or older with no convictions for alcohol related offenses in the past two years

  • Are driven to earn a Cicerone Beer Server Certification and/or SafeServ Certification.

 
 

A Few More Things…

  • We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package with unique benefits depending on the role, but most of all, we offer the opportunity to work in an environment where coming to work doesn’t feel like a job.

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to each classification. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 
 

*Lost Worlds Brewing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. We reserve the right to perform background checks and license checks on candidates under consideration.