Assistant General Manager- St. Louis Lambert International Airport

About the role

At Kingside Diner, located in the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, we are seeking a dedicated Assistant General Manager with primary ownership of Back of House (BOH) operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to company standards
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and delivered in accordance with brand standards and recipes
• Enforce all health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with local regulations and company policies (ServSafe Certification preferred)
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, waste reduction, and food cost performance
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop BOH team members while fostering a culture of accountability and performance
• Ensure smooth kitchen workflow, proper prep, portion control, and efficient execution during all service periods
• Partner with FOH leadership to support overall guest experience, while maintaining clear ownership of BOH execution
• Address operational challenges quickly and effectively, with a solutions-driven mindset
• Assist the General Manager with scheduling, performance management, and overall restaurant success

Requirements

• 2–4 years of BOH or kitchen-focused management experience in a high-volume restaurant or food service environment
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost controls
• Experience with team leadership, scheduling, and performance management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field is a plus (or equivalent experience)
• Open availability is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop BOH teams in a high-volume environment
• Proven experience in Back of House operations and kitchen management
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory management, and cost control strategies
• Hands-on, solution-oriented approach to leadership and operations
• Able to drive accountability and maintain high operational standards consistently
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus