NEW RESTAURANT OPENING IN FRONTENAC SOON!
Lead the Kitchen Team at the St. Louis home of Local Lime.
Local Lime has been serving Mexican street food, Cali-Mex favorites, and scratch margaritas made with fresh-squeezed juice since 2013. Our Plaza Frontenac restaurant brings that to one of St. Louis's busiest shopping destinations, and we're looking for a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to lead our team!
The Kitchen Manager is directly responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the kitchen at Local Lime. They assist the General Manager in hiring kitchen staff, managing inventory purchases, and ensuring that proper training standards are consistently upheld. The Culinary Manager takes full ownership of the Back of House operations, which include, but are not limited to: food preparation and production, kitchen safety and sanitation, cleanliness and organization of storage areas, scheduling and labor budgeting. Additionally they assist in day to day operations by running service, interacting with guests and employees as needed.
JOB DUTIES
- A Local Lime KitchenManager should expect to work between 45-60-hour weeks consisting of rotating open/mid/closing shifts.
- Supervise kitchen team members to ensure daily schedules and labor goals are achieved, uniform standards are maintained, and standardized opening and closing procedures are followed.
- Guide the Back of House (BOH) team in proper food preparation and safety procedures in alignment with company standards and ServSafe guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, addressing infractions immediately, productively, and respectfully. Document disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Organize food storage areas efficiently, ensuring proper hierarchy, rotation, and stock quantity.
- Oversee food production, ensuring portion control, quality, and consistency are executed in a timely manner by expediting food throughout service.
- Assess quality and consistency through twice-daily line checks.
- Maintain par levels of all food and food service materials by completing weekly orders and keeping inventory up to date. Ensure products are received and inspected for quality and quantity.
- Monitor all kitchen equipment and stations, logging repairs to ensure functionality and safety. Maintain a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
- Consistently adhere to uniform, grooming, and appearance standards.
- Maintain a professional and welcoming attitude toward guests, staff, fellow managers, and administrative personnel at all times.
- Perform additional reasonable responsibilities or requests from the General Manager or District Lead.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- One year of kitchen experience required.
- Some management, supervision, or training experience is preferred. Professional communication skills are essential.
- Ability to take direction, work in a team environment, and remain calm, positive, and effective under pressure.
- Must possess strong problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and highly organized.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking instructions.
BENEFITS
- 401(k) retirement account with company matching up to 4%
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance benefits
- Paid time off available immediately
- Free shift meals and discounts at all company locations
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Gain valuable insight and experience working with a reputable restaurant group
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Primarily works in an indoor setting and frequently uses a computer.
- Work schedule may vary, including evenings, holidays, and extended hours based on business needs.
- Frequently exposed to heat and cold from mechanical equipment while performing job duties.
- The work environment typically has moderate to loud noise levels and involves working near moving or mechanical parts.
- May work near toxic or caustic chemicals and be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
- Ability to speak and hear clearly.
- Visual abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Constant standing with some walking.
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods (up to and possibly exceeding 8 hours).
- Capability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
- High mental and visual focus required for planning and executing complex workflow sequences.
Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.