Kitchen Manager/Chef

Cattlemens is a distinguished family-owned and operated steakhouse that has been serving up high-quality handcut steaks for over 55 years. With a rich tradition rooted in Western hospitality, Cattlemens prides itself on delivering an exceptional dining experience featuring exclusively aged Harris Ranch Beef, handcut on premises. This longstanding establishment is known not only for its commitment to culinary excellence but also for fostering a great work environment characterized by low employee turnover and a culture of respect and family values. Cattlemens stands out as a unique place where employees are valued individuals, and the sense of family extends beyond just the customer experience to internal team dynamics as well.

The Kitchen Manager role at Cattlemens offers an opportunity to lead within one of the only truly family-oriented steakhouses in the industry. This position invites individuals who are passionate about learning the art of hand cut steaks, managing talented teams, and embodying Western hospitality to apply. The Kitchen Manager plays a crucial part in ensuring the delivery of perfectly cooked steaks and exceptional food presentations that are consistently up to the establishment's four-star standards. Beyond the culinary craft, the role involves leadership responsibilities such as recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring management teams, fostering their development into future leaders of Cattlemens. Employees who thrive here are those who value work-life balance, embrace technology like TOAST, Ctuit, Rezku, and Microsoft Suite, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where quality and guest satisfaction are prioritized.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, based on experience and location, along with bonus opportunities that reward outstanding performance. The Kitchen Manager is entrusted with tight financial oversight of labor, food, meat, and maintenance costs to ensure the restaurant runs efficiently and profitably. They are also directly responsible for maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, monitoring food quality, and creating an inspiring workplace culture where teamwork flourishes.

Working at Cattlemens presents various development opportunities. Internal development programs help team members at all levels excel and prepare for career advancement. Additionally, the company provides nationally accredited Food Safety Training and certification through ServSafe for all shift leaders, managers, and restaurant leadership, emphasizing the importance of safety and standards. Employees benefit from several perks such as substantial employee discounts, including a 50% discount for themselves and on shifts, and managers also enjoy a compensated meal each shift. Unique benefits include access to the company’s vacation house in Sunriver, Oregon, fostering work-life balance.

Health and life benefits are comprehensive, offering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for both full-time and part-time positions. The establishment also supports its employees through the Cattlemens Cares program, a financial assistance initiative for team members facing hardships. Paid vacation is offered depending on tenure, and a 401K retirement plan is available for both managers and hourly employees, highlighting the employer's commitment to long-term employee welfare.

Overall, the Kitchen Manager role at Cattlemens is ideal for individuals seeking to grow professionally in a leadership role within a unique, family-centered steakhouse environment that values tradition, quality, employee development, and excellent guest experiences.