Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursements

Annual holiday bonus

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse in California is seeking a Kitchen Manager responsible for supervising food production and managing kitchen staff. This position requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of food safety, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, paid leave, and opportunities for career growth, as well as flexibile schedules and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role.
• Strong knowledge of food handling and safety practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee food production in the kitchen.
• Manage performance and conduct evaluations of Back of House employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment policies and safety standards.

Skills

Food handling procedures

Employee management

Recipe compliance

Performance evaluation

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

$70,304.00 - $90,000.00 annually

• This is a bonus‑eligible position, with total cash compensation ranging from $70,304 to $90,000 annually based on store performance and base salary of $70,304.

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.

Benefits

• 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.