Kitchen & Operations Manager Hiring

StaffedUp•St Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

City Park Grill is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to serve as a key member of our leadership team. This is not a desk-management position. The Operations Manager will have primary ownership of kitchen performance while also helping lead the entire restaurant, including floor operations. The right candidate is organized, accountable, calm under pressure and comfortable leading from the front. This role works closely with the General Manager to deliver consistent food, strong service, a positive workplace culture and profitable restaurant operations.

Requirements

Restaurant management and strong kitchen leadership experience.
Working knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, labor and food safety.
Ability to lead both BOH employees and, when assigned, the restaurant floor.
Strong organization, communication, judgment and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work a flexible management schedule including nights, Fridays and Saturdays.
Hands-on leadership style with a genuine commitment to hospitality and team development.
Leads by example, sets a positive tone and builds a healthy team culture.

Responsibilities

Conduct line checks and verify prep levels before service.
Maintain recipe, portioning, presentation and food-safety standards.
Lead or support expo during high-volume shifts and respond quickly to kitchen bottlenecks.
Complete or oversee inventory and review food-cost performance and unusual variances.
Maintain effective ordering pars without unnecessary overstock.
Verify deliveries, product quality, invoice accuracy and vendor credits.
Recruit, train, coach and develop BOH employees and future kitchen leaders.
Monitor BOH labor, attendance, overtime and productivity.
Maintain daily and weekly cleaning systems and organized storage areas.
Identify equipment and facility problems.
Work as Manager on Duty when assigned, including table touches, guest recovery, service support and labor decisions.
Communicate staffing, maintenance, guest and operational concerns promptly to the General Manager.