Kitchen Manager: Lead, Optimize & Delight Guests

saltandsmoke; Ellisville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Medical Coverage – PPO and HSA plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salt + Smoke is seeking a Kitchen Manager with a passion for food and hospitality to oversee back-of-house operations and guest experiences in Ellisville, MO. You will lead a busy kitchen, optimize workflow, and ensure high standards for food quality, sanitation, and dietary compliance while managing staff and daily specials.

Ideal candidates bring culinary education and several years of related experience, excel at multitasking, and can work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school education plus schooling in culinary arts or related major.
• Three or more years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delegate and manage tasks to kitchen staff.
• Train kitchen associates to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Inspect daily use records with the Executive Chef to ensure estimates are followed.
• Pull all food needed for daily production from the walk‑in and utilize leftovers.
• Communicate with and provide clear direction to staff.
• Operate as the main expeditor when necessary and ensure food leaving the kitchen meets tickets and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Create daily specials as needed.
• Assist in receiving and putting away incoming orders.

Skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Communication

Food prep

Stamina

Education

Culinary arts schooling

High school diploma

Job description

Salt + Smoke is seeking a Kitchen Manager with a passion for food and hospitality to oversee back-of-house operations and guest experiences in Ellisville, MO. You will lead a busy kitchen, optimize workflow, and ensure high standards for food quality, sanitation, and dietary compliance while managing staff and daily specials.

Ideal candidates bring culinary education and several years of related experience, excel at multitasking, and can work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced