Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse, a renowned restaurant chain, is seeking a legendary Kitchen Manager for their Crystal Lake location. In this role, you will supervise food production, ensure quality standards are met, and lead a team of Back of House staff. Enjoy a vibrant culture, flexible schedules, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and parental leave

Retirement plans and tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules and restaurant discounts

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing food production in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and compliance standards.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and coach employees.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food preparation and production according to recipes.
• Managing Back of House staff performance and training.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Management

Time Management

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?

Pay: $43,000 - $70,000 annually

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations. This role is responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes and procedures. If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food, apply today!

As a Kitchen Manager, your responsibilities include:

1. Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in accordance with recipes and procedures.
2. Enforcing compliance with employment policies and overseeing restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
3. Monitoring and maintaining efficient food ticket times.
4. Managing performance of Back of House staff, including evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
5. Developing key employees through daily feedback and performance reviews.
6. Conducting Taste & Temp checks to ensure inventory and safety standards.
7. Overseeing proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items.
8. Practicing safe food handling procedures.
9. Managing food costs, waste, and kitchen labor costs.
10. Setting work hours, schedules, and task assignments for Back of House employees.
11. Training staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning.
12. Participating in hiring processes for Back of House staff.
13. Creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment aligned with our core values and operational goals.

At Texas Roadhouse, we offer a fun culture with flexible schedules, restaurant discounts, friendly competitions, recognition, formal training, and career growth opportunities.

We provide a comprehensive total rewards package after 30 days, including:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
2. Paid vacation, parental leave, donor leave, bereavement, and paid maternity leave.
3. Adoption assistance.
4. Disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
5. Identity theft protection and employee assistance programs.
6. Business travel insurance.
7. Retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, profit-sharing, and stock units.
8. Community support opportunities and holiday bonuses.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.