Assistant Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Adoption Assistance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursements

Profit-Sharing Program

RSU Program

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in daily BOH operations, including ordering, receiving, preparation, and presentation of food. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and adherence to recipes and standards to deliver Legendary Food and Service.

The position offers a structured career path with benefits and opportunities for training and growth within our people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating kitchen operations and staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to monitor ticket times and maintain quality.
• Excellent communication with management and team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production in Back of House.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with ordering, receiving, prep and presentation of food.
• Supervise staff and enforce policies across the kitchen.
• Monitor tickets and pace during peak hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
• Manage inventory and waste tracking under Kitchen Manager guidance.
• Ensure adherence to recipes and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Operations coordination

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 daily operation of the Back of House and assisting with ordering, receiving, preparation, and presentation of food.

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.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package after 30 days of employment to Restaurant Managers that meet our benefit eligibility requirements. The total rewards package includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• 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 Program
• Business 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.