Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursements

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse in Frederick, MD is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team and ensure top-quality food preparation. You will supervise kitchen operations, oversee safety compliance, and drive efficiency in line with our core standards.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a high-energy restaurant culture. This position requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to manage inventories and costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production and preparation of food per recipes and procedures.
• Enforce employment policies and oversee restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
• Direct productivity to maintain efficient ticket times.
• Coach and evaluate Back of House staff, including performance reviews.
• Develop staff through daily feedback and training.

Skills

People management

Food safety

Inventory control

Scheduling

Leadership

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

$45,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually

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.