Kitchen Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain in Dallas is seeking an experienced Restaurant Kitchen Manager. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure food quality and consistency. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a Full-Service Casual Dining environment. This role requires a passion for food and exceptional customer service while leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in culinary or kitchen management.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills combined with a self-reliant attitude.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and ensuring food quality.
• Hires and trains back-of-the-house employees.
• Ensures compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Manages staffing levels and shift assignments.

Skills

Dependable

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team-oriented attitude

Job description

At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old‑world Italian with a new‑world feel. We provide our team members with a place to gain valuable experience, career growth and a sense of pride. Our goal is to allow your passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.

Job Responsibilities

Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include:

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and ensuring food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back‑of‑the‑house employees
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal, state, local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba’s specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from the previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Job Requirements

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self‑reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team‑oriented attitude.

Specific Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience (culinary or kitchen management preferred)
• Preferred experience in leading within a Full‑Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plus
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to relocate, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus

Benefits

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/.

Compensation Range

Varies by location with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.