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Interested in joining the Balkan Treat Box + Telva team? Please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you.

if you have any issues or questions, please email us at info@balkantreatbox.com

Currently Hiring FOR:

  • About the Role

    This is a front of house position, but it's not a traditional server role. There are no assigned sections or table ownership. Floor & Service Team Members work across the full front of house — hosting, running food, working the register, handling to-go and online orders, and supporting expo during service. The shift tells you where you're needed, and you show up for it.

    BTB is one of the busiest restaurants in St. Louis. The pace is real, and so is the team. This is a role for someone who takes hospitality seriously and works well with others.

    Responsibilities

    • Welcome and orient guests from the moment they walk in

    • Run food accurately and communicate clearly between the floor and kitchen

    • Process orders and payments at the register

    • Manage to-go and online orders with accuracy and care

    • Support expo during high-volume service

    • Keep service areas clean, stocked, and organized throughout the shift

    • Contribute to a floor culture that guests can feel

    What We're Looking For

    • Some restaurant or hospitality experience preferred; we'll train the right person

    • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

    • Reliable, punctual, and communicates well with teammates

    • Warm and attentive with guests — genuinely, not performatively

    • Able to stay focused and adaptable when the shift changes pace

  • At Balkan Treat Box

    Back of House team members are responsible for preparing and executing food with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail in one of the busiest restaurant environments in St. Louis.

    This role requires focus, urgency, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Preparing and cooking menu items according to standards

    • Maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation

    • Working cleanly and efficiently during high-volume service

    • Maintaining organization and cleanliness of kitchen stations

    • Supporting team members to ensure smooth service flow

    • Following food safety and sanitation standards

    This is a physically demanding, fast-paced role for individuals who take pride in their work and thrive in a high-performance kitchen environment.

    Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

  • Balkan Treat Box

    Los miembros del equipo de cocina son responsables de preparar y cocinar los alimentos con consistencia, eficiencia y atención al detalle en uno de los restaurantes más activos de la región.

    Este puesto requiere concentración, rapidez, trabajo en equipo y orgullo por el trabajo bien hecho.

    Responsabilidades incluyen:

    • Preparar y cocinar los alimentos siguiendo los estándares establecidos

    • Mantener la consistencia, calidad y presentación de los platillos

    • Trabajar de manera limpia y eficiente durante momentos de alto volumen

    • Mantener las estaciones limpias, organizadas y listas para el servicio

    • Apoyar al equipo para asegurar un servicio ágil y ordenado

    • Seguir las normas de seguridad e higiene alimentaria

    Este es un puesto físicamente exigente y de ritmo rápido, ideal para personas responsables que toman orgullo en su trabajo y se desempeñan bien en una cocina de alto nivel.

    Ofrecemos compensación competitiva según la experiencia y habilidades.

  • Balkan Treat Box – St. Louis, MO

    The AM Bread Baker is responsible for preparing and baking all somun bread for daily service at Balkan Treat Box. Somun bread is a central part of the Balkan Treat Box experience, and this role ensures it is prepared fresh each day with consistency, care, and attention to detail.

    The shift begins early in the morning (typically between 4:30–5:00 AM) to ensure fresh bread is ready for service.

    This position requires focus, consistency, and pride in craftsmanship within a fast-paced kitchen environment.

    Core Responsibilities

    Bread Production

    • Prepare and bake somun bread according to established recipes and standards

    • Manage dough handling, shaping, proofing, and baking processes

    • Ensure bread quality, texture, and consistency meet company standards

    • Produce sufficient bread for daily restaurant service

    Kitchen & Baking Operations

    • Begin daily bread production early each morning (4:30–5:00 AM start)

    • Maintain organization and cleanliness of baking and prep areas

    • Monitor baking equipment and ensure proper operation

    • Manage production timing to ensure bread is ready for service

    Quality & Consistency

    • Maintain consistent product quality and presentation

    • Follow established recipes and baking procedures carefully

    • Identify and address any issues with dough or baking process

    Team Support

    • Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding bread production needs

    • Assist with additional prep tasks when bread production is complete

    • Support kitchen operations as needed

    Food Safety & Standards

    • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards

    • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

    Qualifications

    • Prior baking or kitchen experience preferred, but not required. We will teach you!

    • Strong attention to detail and consistency

    • Strong work ethic and reliability

    • Ability to work early morning shifts

    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

    Role Expectations

    This is an early-morning, physically active role that requires consistency and focus. The work includes repetitive dough handling and lifting flour and dough while maintaining a steady production pace.

    The role offers a consistent early-morning schedule, typically finishing by late morning or early afternoon.

    The ideal candidate takes pride in producing high-quality bread and contributes positively to the kitchen team.

    Compensation

    Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

  • Balkan Treat Box – St. Louis, MO

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    El Panadero de la Mañana es responsable de preparar y hornear todo el pan somun para el servicio diario en Balkan Treat Box. El pan somun es una parte central de la experiencia de Balkan Treat Box, y este puesto asegura que el pan se prepare fresco cada día con consistencia, cuidado y atención al detalle.

    El turno comienza temprano en la mañana (normalmente entre 4:30–5:00 AM) para asegurar que el pan fresco esté listo para el servicio.

    Esta posición requiere enfoque, consistencia y orgullo por el oficio en un ambiente de cocina rápido y de alto volumen.

    Responsabilidades Principales

    Producción de Pan

    • Preparar y hornear pan somun de acuerdo con las recetas y estándares establecidos

    • Manejar el proceso de masa, formado, fermentación y horneado

    • Asegurar que la calidad, textura y consistencia del pan cumplan con los estándares del restaurante

    • Producir suficiente pan para el servicio diario del restaurante

    Operaciones de Cocina y Panadería

    • Comenzar la producción diaria de pan temprano cada mañana (inicio entre 4:30–5:00 AM)

    • Mantener las áreas de panadería y preparación limpias y organizadas

    • Supervisar el equipo de horneado y asegurar su correcto funcionamiento

    • Manejar el tiempo de producción para asegurar que el pan esté listo para el servicio

    Calidad y Consistencia

    • Mantener calidad y presentación consistentes del producto

    • Seguir cuidadosamente las recetas y procedimientos de panadería

    • Identificar y resolver cualquier problema con la masa o el proceso de horneado

    Apoyo al Equipo

    • Comunicarse con el liderazgo de cocina sobre las necesidades de producción de pan

    • Ayudar con tareas adicionales de preparación cuando la producción de pan esté completa

    • Apoyar las operaciones de la cocina cuando sea necesario

    Seguridad Alimentaria y Estándares

    • Seguir todas las normas de seguridad alimentaria, sanidad y limpieza

    • Mantener un ambiente de trabajo limpio, seguro y organizado

    Calificaciones

    • Experiencia previa en panadería o cocina es preferida, pero no requerida. ¡Nosotros te enseñamos!

    • Gran atención al detalle y consistencia

    • Fuerte ética de trabajo y confiabilidad

    • Capacidad para trabajar turnos temprano por la mañana

    • Capacidad para trabajar eficientemente en un ambiente de cocina rápido

    Expectativas del Puesto

    Este es un puesto temprano por la mañana y físicamente activo que requiere consistencia y concentración. El trabajo incluye manejo repetitivo de masa y levantar sacos de harina o masa mientras se mantiene un ritmo constante de producción.

    El puesto ofrece un horario consistente por la mañana, normalmente terminando a media mañana o temprano en la tarde.

    El candidato ideal siente orgullo por producir pan de alta calidad y contribuye positivamente al equipo de cocina.

    Compensación

    Compensación competitiva basada en experiencia y calificaciones.

Open Positions

About THE BALKAN TREAT BOX GROUP

  • Balkan Treat Box started as a food truck.

    Since then, we’ve grown into a brick-and-mortar restaurant, opened Telva café, built out The Ridge Room as a private event space, and expanded to the St. Louis CITY SC stadium—with more concepts in development.

    We’re proud of where we started, excited about where we are, and serious about where we’re going.

    We’re looking for people who want to grow with us. If you want to grow with a team that’s building something long-term, we’d love to meet you.

  • A sustainable schedule.

    • Flexible scheduling

    • Out by 9:30pm at the latest

    • Structured shifts that respect your time

    Hospitality doesn’t have to mean midnight closings.

    Benefits

    • 50% employer-paid health insurance

    • Paid Time Off

    • Competitive pay

    • Clear expectations and professional standards

  • We are actively expanding.

    Opportunities include:

    • Advancement within Balkan Treat Box & Telva

    • Leadership roles in upcoming restaurant and retail concepts

    • Event & catering management

    • Stadium operations at STL CITY SC

    • Cross-training across multiple venues

    We promote from within whenever possible.

  • We move quickly. We care about quality. We hold each other accountable.

    If you take pride in your work and thrive on being part of a focused team, you’ll fit in here.

    • Private events at The Ridge Room

    • Off-site catering, including our Food Truck

    • A booth at the St. Louis CITY SC stadium

    • Large-scale community events

    These roles are ideal for:

    • Hospitality professionals looking for flexible event-based work

    • Servers and bartenders who thrive in high-energy environments

    • Culinary team members interested in catering production

    • Those looking for supplemental or part-time income

    Flexible scheduling. Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we expand.

Interested?

Tell us what you’re interested in and where you’d like to grow.

We’re building for the long term—and we’re looking for people who want to build with us.