Assistant Kitchen Manager

Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Hi-Pointe Drive-In is responsible for assisting in managing the kitchen of one of St. Louis's best fast casual restaurants and leading a team of Hi achievers who are also a little crazy in all the right ways. This position requires a high level of accountability, a genuine love for people, and the ability to serve A LOT of burgers. Although the Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for profitability, success is also measured by your ability to develop the team, inspire them to be their best, and create a culture where people want to work. The team comes first, but Hi-Pointe wouldn't be the best burger in St. Louis without flawless execution of the food. The Assistant Kitchen Manager is expected to execute company recipes and food standards and be able to think outside the box with our 'daily creations' (check our Instagram @hipointedrivein). The Assistant Kitchen Manager is expected to work flawlessly with the Kitchen Manager to learn and grow into a Kitchen Manager within 6-12 months.

The Assistant Kitchen Manager will help the Kitchen Manager with the below responsibilities:

• Hiring, training, and developing the BOH team which consists of 20-30 team members
• Flawless shift execution
• Working with shift leaders to become better leaders and execute shifts independently
• Managing BOH labor costs which include weekly scheduling for the BOH team
• Maintaining food cost standards by effectively managing inventory, food ordering, portion control, etc.
• Creating daily specials that are crazy enough to be considered Hi.
• Being a good customer by maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers, food vendors, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to all local and state food safety requirements and prioritizing safety with the team
• Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain fast casual ticket times
• Creating and maintaining a positive culture where people want to work, and people are pushed to be their best.
• Take care of your kitchen, by ensuring all equipment used is in safe working condition, checked, and regularly serviced
• Maintaining and delegating checklists to ensure effective running of the kitchen.
• Regularly testing products to ensure the quality and the execution of recipes meets the standards set out by us.
• Communicating company messages to BOH staff in order to inform them of any changes to products or policies.
• Ensuring all team members meet all restaurant standards for safety and food handling.
• Adhering to company standards, including personal hygiene and appearance
• Assisting in community-related events, festivals, etc.
• Serving as an ambassador of Hi. And having pride in who we are

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant experience required; 1-3 years in a management or supervisory capacity in a restaurant or in the retail /hospitality industry preferred
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, some college preferred
• Serv Safe Certification
• Hepatitis A vaccination record

Requirements:

• Ability to understand and follow direction from others.
• Ability to read recipes and memorize and replicate food production procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Skill and coordination in using kitchen utensils and equipment.

The Hi-Pointe has been an iconic St. Louis destination ever since this spot was a little drive-in in the 1980's. Our mission is to bring it back to life with mouthwatering burgers and original sandwiches. Our chef-inspired menu uses locally sourced ingredients.

Our burger and sandwich joint is located in the historic Hi-Pointe neighborhood, just off of highway 40. This spot is a great place to pop into before or after events around town, or even as the main event. The menu has something for folks of many walks of life from our creative burgers, sandwiches, and shakes, to healthy salads and a menu for the little ones. Following the tradition of killin' it, Hi-Pointe Drive-In is brought to you by your friends from Sugarfire Smokehouse, among a few of your other favorite eateries. Our team is made up of the greatest people we know and talented chefs that create a unique experience every single time you come in, order delivery, or cater your event.