Kitchen Manager

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO, with compensation starting at $40,000 per year. The manager works with the restaurant management team to oversee kitchen operations and maintain food quality and safety. The role leads kitchen staff and coordinates food preparation, inventory, scheduling, and workflow. It contributes to consistent restaurant service by controlling costs, supporting an effective kitchen team, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff
• oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• manage food costs, ordering, and inventory
• maintain an organized and clean kitchen workflow
• enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety rules
• develop schedules
• coordinate with front-of-house management
• assist with menu planning, recipes, and seasonal specials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

restaurant kitchen

food quality

kitchen staff leadership

inventory management

food safety

menu planning

saint louis mo

byrd & barrel

$40,000/year starting

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting prefers ServSafe certification and seeks at least two years in a kitchen manager, sous chef, or similar leadership role.

About the employer

Byrd & Barrel is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.