Back of House Team Member Jobs in St. Louis
Temp and flexible back of house team member positions in St. Louis pay $14.00-$17.29/hr — 5% below the national average, with a cost of living 9% below the U.S. baseline.
$14-$17
Per Hour
$626
Weekly (40hrs)
91
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About Back of House Team Member Jobs in St. Louis
Back of House Team Members in St. Louis earn $14.00-$17.29/hr, below the national average.
Back of House (BOH) Team Members keep the kitchen and prep areas running so the front of house can serve guests on time. The role spans whatever the kitchen needs on a given shift - prep, expo, dishwashing, line support, restocking, and end-of-night deep clean. Most casual-dining and fast-casual chains hire BOH as a single role rather than splitting it into prep/cook/dish.
Most back of house team member positions in St. Louis are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Back of House Team Member Pay: St. Louis vs Nearby Cities
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Calculated for Back of House Team Member in St. Louis
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What You’ll Actually Earn in St. Louis
Based on avg Back of House Team Member rate of $15.64/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Key Responsibilities
- Prep ingredients (chop, portion, batch sauces) before service
- Run the expo station - plating and quality-checking outgoing orders
- Cover line positions when cooks need a break or call out
- Operate the dish machine and three-compartment sink
- Restock front of house pickup station and to-go shelves
- Deep clean kitchen surfaces, hood vents, and equipment at close
Skills & Requirements
- No prior kitchen experience required
- Comfort working in a hot, fast-paced environment for 6-8 hour shifts
- Ability to lift 30-50 lbs
- Food Handler Permit (most states require it - earnable online in two hours)
- Reliable transportation for nights and weekends
Earnings Calculator for St. Louis
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
Open Full Pay CalculatorCareer Path from Back of House Team Member
Back of House Team Member
0-1 years
Lead BOH / Shift Leader
1-3 years
Kitchen Manager
3-5 years
General Manager
5+ years
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