Hands-On Kitchen Leader: Banquets, Service & Growth

PINE STREET SOCIAL; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Employee discount

Job summary

Pine Street Social Kitchen & Wine Bar, inside Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown, seeks a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily culinary operations, support banquet and event execution, develop the back-of-house team, and ensure every plate reflects quality and hospitality.

The role requires leading across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and banquets, maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and strong execution, while coaching staff and ensuring food safety and cost control.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary leadership experience in kitchen management or equivalent role.
• Ability to plan production, review banquet events, and manage food cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily back-of-house operations across all service periods.
• Coach cooks, schedule staff, and supervise kitchen team.
• Ensure meals meet recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Review banquet orders and coordinate with hotel leadership and events teams.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and line checks.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Operational planning

Food quality control

Sanitation & safety

Staff coaching

Communication

Job description

Pine Street Social Kitchen & Wine Bar, inside Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown, seeks a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily culinary operations, support banquet and event execution, develop the back-of-house team, and ensure every plate reflects quality and hospitality.

The role requires leading across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and banquets, maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and strong execution, while coaching staff and ensuring food safety and cost control.