Kitchen Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations and ensure high-quality food delivery to guests. You will lead kitchen staff, enforce recipes and standards, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to sustain a memorable dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of restaurant management experience, with a background in casual dining or scratch-kitchen environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience (culinary or kitchen management preferred).
• Experience leading in full-service casual dining or casual plus environment is a plus.
• Scratch kitchen experience is a plus.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor prep staff, ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training of back-of-house employees.
• Implement and maintain effective security protocols for staff and guests.
• Prepare kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, laws, and health inspections.
• Maintain line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, and cook times.
• Verify that all menu items match recipes and Carrabba’s specifications.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check inventory, balance stock, and place orders as needed.
• Model excellent customer service and work ethic.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Team development

Job description

At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memorable experiences for guests. The Restaurant Kitchen Manager will oversee daily operations of back‑of‑the‑house functions and ensure that high‑quality food is delivered to customers. The role includes leadership of kitchen employees and adherence to recipes and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor prep staff, ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training of back‑of‑house employees.
• Implement and maintain effective security protocols for staff and guests.
• Prepare kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with operational, safety, sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and health inspection requirements.
• Maintain operational basics including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, and cook times.
• Verify that all menu items match recipes and Carrabba’s specifications.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check inventory, balance stock, and place orders as needed.
• Model excellent customer service and work ethic.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience (culinary or kitchen management preferred).
• Preferred experience leading in a full‑service casual dining or casual plus environment.
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen is 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 is a plus.
• Bilingual capability is a plus.

Benefits

Bloomin Brands offers medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. Further details can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/.

Compensation

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.