Hands-On Kitchen Manager — Banquets & Dining Service

Hotel Leveque; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role is not desk-only and requires leadership on the line, production planning, and ensuring adherence to food safety and brand standards across multiple service periods.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple service periods.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop culinary staff, while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily back-of-house operations across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, banquets, and events.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence in the kitchen before, during, and after service.
• Ensure food prepared and presented according to recipes, portions, and standards.
• Conduct line checks, ensure stations are stocked and ready for service.
• Monitor ticket times, food quality, plate presentation, and communication during service.
• Review banquet event orders and ensure menus, quantities, timing, dietary needs, staffing, and equipment requirements.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Organized

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Team development

Job description

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

This role is not desk-only and requires leadership on the line, production planning, and ensuring adherence to food safety and brand standards across multiple service periods.