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Kitchen Manager

Retreat Gastropub
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

We are looking for a passionate, talented, hard-working Kitchen Manager at Retreat Gastropub. We strive to deliver the highest quality food and service to our guests and need a strong chef to continue to accomplish that. This person will assist with all aspects of daily operations, including prep and production, ordering, cooking in service, managing and training staff, expediting, elevating and creating recipes, maintaining and tracking labor, food and waste costs, hiring, scheduling and keeping a detailed focus on food safety, organization, cleanliness and quality.

We have very high expectations for ourselves, both in the quality of food that is cooked and for the work culture. Our entire staff is expected to treat each other with respect, and that starts with management. This is a very busy, high-volume restaurant, established in 2015, and we need someone who can work at a fast and professional pace and enjoys leading people.

Requirements & Duties

  • A person with a great attitude and work ethic, and works well with others
  • Ability to problem solve and has a track record of being resourceful and flexible
  • Must hold a current ServSafe Food Manager Certification for Missouri
  • Must have previous cooking and management experience in high volume, high quality kitchen
  • Must be able to execute all work stations as well as organizing and monitoring other cooks
  • Ability to run the line during a busy service, communicate with all stations, and ensure food is being prepared properly and timely
  • Must have experience with ordering inventory, food costing and waste management
  • Must be able to work 40-50 hours per week (approximately 1:30pm to close Thursdays-Mondays)

Benefits of working at Retreat Gastropub include:

  • $60,000 - $70,000 annually
  • Bonus pay
  • Health Insurance and full benefits available
  • Guaranteed 2 days off per week
  • Ability to work within an independent, locally-owned small business 
  • Paid vacation & sick leave
  • Off most holidays
  • Ability to work in a Green Dining Alliance affiliated restaurant

A modern American Pub with a rustic touch. Providing upscale made-from-scratch American food and award winning Craft Cocktails.
Located in St. Louis's Central West End, Retreat is the modern American pub opened in 2015. We are a cocktail bar, with an extensive craft beer selection, and all made from scratch American food.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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