THE GALLOWS GROUP CAREERS
At The Gallows Group, home of Blackbird Doughnuts, Banyan Bar + Refuge, and Sally's Sandwiches you will work with some of Boston's finest in the restaurant and foodservice industry. From doughnut drivers to baking and managing, to counter and support positions — we operate with a whole house hospitality mentality and understand our employees are our most important asset.
DISCLAIMER: job descriptions may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Open Positions
If you don't see a position you're interested in but would like to work with us please fill out the above Employment Application and tell us a little bit about yourself and what you think you could bring to the team.
Banyan Bar + Refuge:
Kitchen Manager
Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.
Job includes but is not limited to:
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Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
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Supervise food prep and cooking
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Check food plating and temperature
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Establish portion sizes
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Schedule kitchen staff shifts
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Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
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Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
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Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
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Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
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Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
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Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Requirements:
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Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
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Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
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Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
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Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
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Excellent organizational skills
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Conflict management abilities
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Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
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Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
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Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
Compensation:
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$65,000-$70,000 per year
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Yearly bonuses (owner discretion)
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50% employer-paid health insurance, dental insurance, and vision
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Paid time off
Work Location: 553 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116
Work Hours: 5 days per week (weekend + holiday availability)
APPLY HERE
Blackbird Dougnuts:
Production Manager
Blackbird Doughnuts is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our commissary baking team. Blackbird is a Boston-based bakery with 7 stores and is growing! Our 6000sqft commissary is in Brighton MA.
The role of the Production Manager is to lead the bakery/commissary with success by taking ownership of all things related to baking and maintaining an organized and efficient process for regular operations. The Production Manager runs morning production with attention to detail, creating a vibrant culture and a healthy team setting. The role requires the execution of Blackbird Doughnuts high standards and team accountability.
The Production Manager is a part of the leadership team and is responsible for all day-to-day operations related to production, and training the production staff.
To be successful in this role, the Production Manager must have leadership skills, time management skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, extensive knowledge of baking and working with dough and what the industry is doing/serving, and a motivation to keep responsible areas clean and presentable.
Job includes but is not limited to:
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Attending all Leadership Team meetings
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Set a positive tone and strong work ethic, leading by example
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Train and educate the team on Blackbird s process and policies
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Communicate information and any changes to the team
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Manage quantities to be baked, ensuring we have stock but also keeping waste to a minimum
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Discard any pastry that does not meet our high-quality standards
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Execute large custom orders
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Execute occasional pre-order specialties
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Keep areas clean and presentable, modifying checklists as needed to maintain a clean environment
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Keep Inventory for baking related ingredients and order, or report to Culinary Lead to order as needed
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Assess what needs to be accomplished, then prioritize and delegate
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Keep the team motivated and working, checking for quality and thoroughness
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Notice if equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
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Comply with FDA and local health and safety regulations
Requirements:
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5+ years experience in high volume bakery or production setting
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3+ years experience working with yeasted products ideally doughnuts
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Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, dough sheeters, commercial fryers + proof boxes
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Understanding of food safety practices
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Experience with decoration techniques
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Excellent time-management skills
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Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
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Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
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Early morning shifts
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Proficiency in Spanish is required
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Certification from a culinary school is a plus
Compensation:
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$70,000 - $85,000 per year
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Yearly bonuses (owner discretion)
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Paid sick time for all employees (full and part time - 40 hours per year)
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Paid vacation
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Health (PPO or HMO), vision, and dental insurance available for full-time employees
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50% employer contribution
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HSA accounts available
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Complimentary doughnuts, coffee, and tea
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$100 monthly company credit (good to use at Blackbird, Sally s, or Banyan)
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Blackbird merch to wear during shift (t-shirt + bandana)
Work Location: 100 Holton Street, Brighton MA (free parking available )
Work Hours: 5-days per week 3am-11am
Blackbird Doughnuts:
Counter Staff
Blackbird Doughnuts is hiring for full and part-time counter staff at ALL locations.
Pay starts at $18 per hour - $6.75 base pay + tips to always reach $18 per hour
Job includes but is not limited to:
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greeting customers in a hospitable manner
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describing doughnuts and selection menu
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preparing doughnut, coffee, and sandwich orders
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making coffee + tea (espresso bars at Newton + Beacon Hill locations)
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cleaning and maintaining the shops (doing dishes)
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trash removal
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Preparing and packaging food products
Requirements:
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lift at least 25lbs
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stand on feet for at least 6 hours
Work Location: All locations available - please specify which location you'd prefer on your application
Work Hours: hours are location specific
Blackbird Doughnuts:
Driver
Blackbird Doughnuts is hiring for a part-time driver Friday-Sunday 5am-12pm
Pay starts at $21 per hour
Job includes but is not limited to:
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delivering product to shops
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trash removal
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catering deliveries
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shop checks
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cleaning + organizing
Requirements:
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lift at least 50lbs
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be available at 5am
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have a valid US drivers license
Work Location: 100 Holton Street, Brighton MA (free parking available )
Work Hours: 5am-12pm (with some flexibility)
Sally's Sandwiches:
Kitchen Manager
Are you looking for creative freedom to create incredible sandwiches and to learn how to operate a business? Are you a trapped Sous Chef wanting to run your own space? Sally’s Sandwiches needs a visionary partner to take us to the next level. You make stunners and run our kitchens, and we will show you how to run and operate a business.
Sally’s Sandwiches opened in Boston’s South End in July 2019. Its second location opened in the fall of 2021 in Harvard Square. Sally’s is the 4th concept within the Gallows Group, including Blackbird Doughnuts, Banyan Bar + Refuge, and The Gallows. We are ready to expand the brand and kick it up a notch.
Job includes but is not limited to:
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Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
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Supervise food prep and cooking
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Check food plating and temperature
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Establish portion sizes
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Schedule kitchen staff shifts
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Implement new menus
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Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
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Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
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Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
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Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
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Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
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Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Requirements:
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Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
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Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
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Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
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Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
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Excellent organizational skills
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Conflict management abilities
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Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
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Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
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Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
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Valid US driver's license
Compensation:
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Pay + benefits are extremely competitive/negotiable
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Yearly bonuses (owner discretion)
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50% employer-paid health insurance, dental insurance, and vision
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Paid time off
Work Location: South End (492 Tremont Street, Boston MA) and Harvard Square (Smith Campus Cen
Work Hours: 5 days per week (weekend + holiday availability)
APPLY HERE
Sally's Sandwiches:
Line Cook
Sally's Sandwiches (both locations - below) is looking for line cooks. Pay starts at $16.80 per hour and benefits are available for full-time employees.
Job includes but is not limited to:
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fulfilling orders
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maintaining cleanliness standards
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prep
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light dish duty
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allergen and ingredient knowledge of all menu items
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following opening and closing procedures
Requirements:
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lift at least 25lbs
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be available as early as 7am
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just close 2-3 shifts per week (7pm)
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stand on feet for 8 hour + shifts
Work Location: South End (492 Tremont Street, Boston MA) or Harvard Square (Smith Campus Center)
Work Hours: flexible, must have weekend availability
APPLY HERE