Kitchen Manager

Bubba's 33; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bubba’s 33, part of the Texas Roadhouse brand family, is seeking a rockstar Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and manage purchasing, receiving, and food preparation to recipe standards.

You will supervise production, enforce policies, monitor ticket times, and lead BOH team performance with training and evaluations, while ensuring safety and food costs are controlled.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of recipes, plating, and portion control.
• Proven ability to manage costs, waste, and labor.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house production and food preparation per recipes and procedures.
• Enforce employment policies, ensure restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
• Direct productivity to optimize ticket times and efficiency.
• Manage B.O.H. staff performance, conduct reviews, coaching and discipline.
• Develop and mentor key employees through feedback and training.
• Conduct line Taste & Temp checks and oversee inventory and safety compliance.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, and maintenance of all items.
• Manage food costs, waste tracking, and labor costs; schedule shifts.
• Lead hiring decisions and attendance for B.O.H staff; provide feedback during reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff development

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service management certification

Job description

At Bubba’s 33, you’ll take pride in scratch-made food for all, friendly service, and giving back to the community. Experience a dynamic work environment, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Are you ready to be a Roadie?

Bubba’s 33, part of the Texas Roadhouse brand family, is looking for a rockstar 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 Bubba’s 33 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
• 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.