Assistant Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursements

Annual holiday bonus

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse in Ames, Iowa, is looking for a legendary Assistant Kitchen Manager to assist with daily kitchen operations, including supervising food production and managing inventory. The ideal candidate is experienced in kitchen management, has a passion for food, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

With a focus on flexible schedules, employee discounts, and career growth opportunities, Texas Roadhouse fosters a fun culture that embraces core values of passion, integrity, partnership, and purpose.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or supervisory role in a restaurant.
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of food and kitchen operations.
• Enforce compliance with employment policies.
• Manage inventory and monitor cleanliness of equipment.
• Conduct Taste and Temp checks.

Skills

Supervision

Food Handling Procedures

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Job description

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people‑first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We’re about loving what you’re doing today and preparing you for what you’ll be doing tomorrow. Are you ready to be a Roadie?

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Assistant Kitchen Manager to assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the Back of House and assisting with ordering, receiving, preparation, and presentation of food. If you have a passion for made‑from‑scratch Legendary Food, apply today!

As An Assistant Kitchen Manager Your Responsibilities Would Include

• Supervises and oversees the production of food
• In conjunction with all management, enforces compliance with all employment policies in area of responsibility
• Monitors tickets and sets the pace during peak hours
• Manages through “hands on” supervision of the restaurant. This includes but is not limited to non‑scheduled assistance with serving, hosting, cooking, etc.
• Conducts formal line Taste and Temp checks
• Ensures proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items
• At the direction of Kitchen Manager, manages inventory and tracks waste
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness and proper maintenance of equipment directly or through staff
• Ensures consistency in food and service to increase sales
• Understands and practices safe food handling procedures
• Ensures Back of House employees are following established recipes and procedures
• Creates a safe environment and assists in developing Back of House employees
• Ensures that the cleanliness of the restaurant and safety of our guests are maintained at all times.
• Maintaining culture of the restaurant and living our core values every day; passion, integrity, partnership, and fun with purpose

At Texas Roadhouse we have a fun culture with flexible work schedules, discounts in our restaurants, friendly competitions, recognition, formal training, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• A choice of medical plans that are best in class
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Parental, Donor, Bereavement and 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance ProgramBusiness Travel Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursements up to $5,250 per year
• Monthly Profit‑Sharing Program
• Quarterly Restricted Stock Units Program
• Many opportunities to support your community
• Annual holiday bonus

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally‑protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.