Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans that are best in class

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Maternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Disability Insurance

Life, Accident and Critical Illness

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse is seeking a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations, including purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting food in a timely manner per recipes and procedures.

You will supervise BOH production, enforce policies, manage staff performance, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and cost controls while maintaining a fun, team-focused culture that supports career growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and preparation of food in accordance with established recipes and procedures.
• Enforce employment policies and ensure restaurant cleanliness and guest safety at all times.
• Direct productivity to maintain efficient food item ticket times.
• Manage Back of House employees, including evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
• Provide daily feedback to key staff and assistants during one-on-ones.
• Conduct Taste & Temp checks for inventory safety and proper handling of all items.
• Oversee storage, handling, and safety practices for all food items.
• Monitor food costs, waste, and kitchen labor costs.
• Assign shifts and tasks for Back of House staff before, during, and after open hours.
• Train Back of House staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Review applications, interview, and hire or recommend hires for Back of House roles.
• Foster a safe, fun, and clean work environment aligned with core values and goals.

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 Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures.

As a Kitchen Manager Your Responsibilities Would Include

• Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures
• In conjunction with all management, enforcing compliance with all employment policies and overseeing cleanliness of restaurant and safety of guests at all times
• Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times
• Managing performance of Back of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline
• Assisting with the development of all key employees, assistant managers, and hourly employees by providing daily feedback on performance during one-on-ones
• Conducting formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of overall responsibility for inventory and safety in the kitchen
• Overseeing the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items
• Understanding, managing, and practicing safe food handling procedures
• Managing food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs
• Directing work for Back of House employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules, and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours of the restaurant
• Training Back of House employees on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Reviewing applications, interviewing, and hiring or making recommendation to hire Back of House employees
• Creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment for the staff in a manner consistent with our core values and operational goals

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

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.