Assistant Kitchen Manager: Lead Fast-Casual Kitchen Team

Ontario Trillium Foundation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Pointe Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to assist the Kitchen Manager in operating a fast casual kitchen in St. Louis. You will lead a BOH team, ensure flawless shift execution, manage labor costs, and uphold food safety and recipe standards.

The role emphasizes team development, culture, and delivering high-quality burgers with efficient service. Growth into Kitchen Manager within 6–12 months is possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant experience required.
• 1–3 years in a management or supervisory capacity preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification.
• Hepatitis A vaccination record.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and developing the BOH team (20-30 members).
• Flawless shift execution.
• Managing BOH labor costs incl. weekly scheduling.
• Maintaining food cost standards through inventory and ordering.
• Creating daily specials and maintaining recipes/standards.
• Ensuring safety and compliance with local/state requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Scheduling

Customer service

Cost control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hi-Pointe Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to assist the Kitchen Manager in operating a fast casual kitchen in St. Louis. You will lead a BOH team, ensure flawless shift execution, manage labor costs, and uphold food safety and recipe standards.

The role emphasizes team development, culture, and delivering high-quality burgers with efficient service. Growth into Kitchen Manager within 6–12 months is possible.