Back of House Lead: Elevate Kitchen Ops & Team

Prismhr Hire; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Leadership development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Prismhr Hire is seeking a dependable Back of House Lead to support daily kitchen and operational workflow in a fast-paced environment. Lead and coordinate the back of house team while ensuring quality, cleanliness, and safety.

You’ll train new staff, manage inventory, and uphold food safety standards, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or similar back of house environment.
• Strong Plating background and running the hot line.
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a fast-paced setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and operational best practices.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain quality standards, and stay organized under pressure.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift moderate weights, and perform routine kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support back of house team members during scheduled shifts.
• Help ensure food is prepared, portioned, and presented according to established standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating supplies.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures consistently.
• Assist with training new team members on station procedures and operational expectations.
• Coordinate workflow to help meet service demands and minimize delays.
• Communicate effectively with management and front of house team members as needed.
• Address minor operational issues promptly and escalater concerns when appropriate.
• Support a positive team culture through professionalism, accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Kichen/back of house experience

Plating and hot line

Team leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Communication & problem solving

Flexible scheduling

Endurance & manual tasks

Job description

Prismhr Hire is seeking a dependable Back of House Lead to support daily kitchen and operational workflow in a fast-paced environment. Lead and coordinate the back of house team while ensuring quality, cleanliness, and safety.

You’ll train new staff, manage inventory, and uphold food safety standards, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and growth.