Kitchen Manager

Landry's Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development and growth

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, 401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Saltgrass Steak House in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead from the front, inspire teams, and uphold Texas hospitality. You’ll drive guest experiences, manage labor and costs, and ensure food quality and safety standards while developing staff in a fast-paced steakhouse setting.

You will oversee inventory, ordering, and the execution of recipes, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong business results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong back-of-house oversight, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and maintaining product quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven track record managing food costs, labor expenses, inventory controls and other key metrics.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences and foster a hospitality-driven culture.
• Operational Excellence: Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget and profitability goals through planning and execution.
• Financial Management: Assist with inventory, purchasing, and biweekly/monthly inventories to maintain product levels.
• Quality Management: Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and recipe standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing work environment with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics and implementing improvement plans.
• Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond to changing needs while maintaining a visible leadership presence.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Culinary management

Cost controls

Team development

OSHA compliance

Time management

Job description

Overview

At Saltgrass Steak House, we're more than a restaurant. We're a team built on Texas hospitality, legendary service, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors. We believe great food brings people together, but it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Kitchen Manager who is ready to lead from the front, inspire teams, and uphold the traditions that have made Saltgrass a destination for authentic steakhouse dining. If you're energized by a fast-paced environment, thrive on developing others, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences, this is your opportunity to grow with a brand that values hard work, leadership, and genuine hospitality.

Join a culture where teamwork feels like family, success is celebrated, and every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact on guests, team members, and the community we serve.

Benefits:

• Extensive and well-rounded training program


• Continued career development and growth opportunities


• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels


• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs


• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)


• Paid time off


• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and a \"Do Whatever It Takes\" mindset


• Operational Excellence: Support the management of labor and operating expenses to meet or exceed budget and profitability goals through effective planning and execution.


• Financial Management: Assist with inventory management, including purchasing, ordering, biweekly and monthly inventories, and maintaining appropriate product levels


• Quality Management: Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and recipe standards.


• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations, including OSHA requirements.


• Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing action plans, and delivering strong business results.


• Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond effectively to changing business needs, operational challenges, and guest concerns while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence throughout the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant. Equivalent combinations of professional experience and relevant academic achievements may be considered.


• Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and maintaining product quality standards.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with exceptional communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.


• Proven success managing food costs, labor expenses, inventory controls and other key operational metrics.


• Current knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.


• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and operational demands.


• Proven track record of professional growth, stability, and a strong commitment to excellence.


• Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members.

EOE

Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.