Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse is a well-established restaurant chain known for its commitment to delivering legendary food and legendary service in a fun and welcoming environment. With a focus on high-quality, made-from-scratch meals, Texas Roadhouse has become a favorite destination for steak lovers and families alike. The company prides itself on being people-first, emphasizing the importance of loving what you do today while preparing for future opportunities within the organization. Known for its supportive culture, Texas Roadhouse encourages team members, referred to as 'Roadies,' to grow both personally and professionally. With flexible work schedules and a strong community presence, Texas Roadhouse stands out as an employer that values its employees as much as its customers. The Kitchen Manager role at Texas Roadhouse is a crucial position responsible for overseeing all Back of House operations in the restaurant. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $75,000 annually, reflecting the importance of the role in maintaining food quality, safety, and operational efficiency. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and presentation, ensuring all products meet the established recipes and standards. This role requires a strong passion for made-from-scratch food and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. In this position, the Kitchen Manager plays a key role in enforcing compliance with employment policies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guest safety at all times. You will direct productivity efforts to monitor food ticket times and manage the performance of Back of House employees through evaluations, coaching, and discipline. Developing key team members, including assistant managers and hourly staff, is a priority achieved through daily feedback sessions and formal training. Your responsibilities also include conducting taste and temperature checks to uphold food safety standards, overseeing proper handling and storage of items, and managing food costs by tracking waste and controlling labor expenses. Operational duties extend to scheduling and task assignments, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly before, during, and after restaurant hours. Training staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures is vital to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment. The Kitchen Manager also participates in hiring processes by reviewing applications and conducting interviews. Creating a positive, fun, and clean work environment that aligns with the company’s core values and operational goals is essential. Texas Roadhouse supports its employees with a robust benefits package offered after 30 days of employment, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, disability coverage, life and accident insurance, identity theft protection, and retirement plans. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, profit-sharing programs, stock units, community support opportunities, and annual bonuses. As an equal opportunity employer, Texas Roadhouse is committed to providing employment opportunities without discrimination and encourages all applicants to join their legendary team of professionals.