Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Pub Kitchen

Retreat Gastropub; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Bonus pay

Paid vacation & sick leave

Guaranteed 2 days off per week

Local independent restaurant

Green Dining Alliance

Job summary

Retreat Gastropub in St. Louis is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen ops, prep and production, and staff management. You will manage ordering, food safety, labor, and costs while maintaining high quality and fast service in a busy, independent restaurant opened in 2015.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to craft, consistency, and a respectful team culture. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current ServSafe Food Manager Certification for Missouri.
• Previous cooking and management experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Experience with ordering inventory, food costing and waste management; able to run the line during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations including prep, production, and ordering.
• Cook in service and expedite to maintain quality and pace.
• Manage and train staff, schedule and hire as needed.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, organization and cost tracking.

Skills

High-volume leadership

Line cooking

Inventory ordering

Food costing

Waste management

Staff training

Job description

Retreat Gastropub in St. Louis is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen ops, prep and production, and staff management. You will manage ordering, food safety, labor, and costs while maintaining high quality and fast service in a busy, independent restaurant opened in 2015.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to craft, consistency, and a respectful team culture. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.