Kitchen Manager Opportunity – High-Volume, Established Restaurant

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Compensation: $65,000 total compensation + benefits

We are partnering with a well-established, high-volume restaurant concept seeking a Kitchen Manager (KM) to lead back-of-house operations. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, values consistency, and takes pride in developing strong teams. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who understands systems, execution, and cost control while maintaining a positive and productive kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house operations including food production, prep, and execution
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen team members to maintain high performance and retention
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and adherence to brand standards
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Drive efficiency in scheduling, prep systems, and daily operations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or BOH leadership experience
• Experience in high-volume restaurant environments ($3M+ annual sales preferred)
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build strong teams
• Hands-on leadership style with strong attention to detail
• Food safety certification preferred

What’s Offered

• Compensation $65,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and vacation
• Stable, established concept with consistent traffic
• Growth opportunities within a multi-unit organization

Why This Role?

This is a strong opportunity to step into a structured, high-volume operation where systems are in place, and leadership support is consistent. If you enjoy leading from the front, building teams, and running an

efficient kitchen, this could be a great fit.

Interested candidates should apply today or reach out directly to learn more about this opportunity.